Authorities say a suspected arsonist is in custody after a devastating fire broke out at an occupied Mankato fraternity house early Monday.

According to Mankato Public Safety, responders were called to the Phi Kappa Psi house at 227 Lincoln Street at 4:53 a.m. and helped residents evacuate as crews worked to extinguish the fire.

Police said surveillance footage led authorities to the suspect, who was taken into custody as law enforcement pursues first-degree arson charges.

No injuries were reported, but the fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damages.

A GoFundMe has been created to help those impacted by the fire rebuild.

"The fire has left our brothers without a place to live, work, or gather, and it has taken a heavy toll on our emotional and mental well-being while repairs begin wh

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