A fire destroyed a building Tuesday night in midtown St. Joseph.

The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to the complex located at 1810 Faraon St. shortly before 8:30 p.m. Flames were seen shooting from the roof.

Inspector Steve Henrichson said the structure included six units but only one was occupied.  Henrichson said the resident was not home at the time of the fire.

Due to the fire, crews closed off roads in the area.  Fire crews cleared the scene shortly after midnight.

Henrichson said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Property loss is estimated at $85,000 for the property and $10,000 for contents.