Update: Crews Clear Fire-damaged Building In St. Cloud This Week

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A building that was severely damaged in a fire over a year ago is finally being torn down on St. Cloud's east end.

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A demolition crew is tearing down the building that stood at the corner of East St. Germain Street and Wilson Avenue.

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The fire at 424 East St. Germain Street happened on January 30th, 2025.  There were no occupants in the building, and no injuries were reported.

Through the end of the day on Friday, May 1st, traffic on Wilson Avenue Southeast will operate under a lane shift from East St. Germain Street to 1st Street Southeast, due to the building demolition.

Traffic control will be lifted when active work is not taking place and will resume the following morning when the work starts again.

Traffic will be maintained in both directions within narrowed lanes.  You are reminded to slow down and use caution when driving through the work area.