An electrical fire in South St. Joe destroyed a detached garage and melted the siding off the house late Tuesday night. There were no injuries.

St. Joseph Fire Department Inspector Steve Henrichson estimated the damage at 201 Michigan Ave. at about $50,000. Henrichson said the homeowner is insured. The blaze also ignited a tree and burned through some power lines.

Officials warned the public to steer clear of the area in a Nixle alert posted shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.