Wood-burning stove starts structure fire in St. John

A wood-burning stove was the culprit in a structure fire at 311 W. 9th Street in St. John a little before 7 p.m., Monday night.St. John firefighters responded to the fire that the reporting person said was started by a wood-burning stove inside the residence. Fire was just breaching the eaves and attic of the residence when firefighters arrived. By 7:30 p.m. the fire appeared to be under control. Firefighters are still on scene. The house suffered extensive smoke and water damage.