A family of nine was rendered homeless but escaped injury after fire destroyed their St Joseph home.

Inspector Rob Blizzard of the St Joseph Fire Department says the cause of the blaze will remain undetermined because the structure remains unsafe to enter.

Crews were dispatched at 9:13pm Wednesday to the fire at 1416 Main Street.

The fire cause an estimated $75,000 damage. Blizzard says the American Red Cross is lending assistance to the family of two adults and seven children who were displaced by the blaze.

There were no injuries.