Firefighters in St. Thomas douse a blaze at Walnut Manor located on 57 Walnut Street in St. Thomas. (Photo via St. Thomas Fire.)Firefighters in St. Thomas douse a blaze at Walnut Manor located on 57 Walnut Street in St. Thomas. (Photo via St. Thomas Fire.)
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Fire damages retirement home in St. Thomas

A  St. Thomas retirement home was safely evacuated after a fire erupted Wednesday afternoon.

According to the St. Thomas Fire Department, crews arrived at Walnut Manor around 4 p.m. for a blaze that started at the back of the home.

The exterior of the building took the brunt of the damage. No one was injured during the incident.

A damage estimate has not yet been released.

Investigators continue to search for the cause of the fire.

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