Arson suspected in LDS temple fire in Minnesota

OAKDALE, Minn. (AP) — Authorities suspect arson in a fire at the LDS temple in the St. Paul suburb of Oakdale.

Smoke and fire were reported in the front entry of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday. Fire Chief Jeff Anderson says it was mostly out by the time firefighters arrived.

The fire was mostly confined to the front doors, but Anderson says some light smoke got into a front room.

Church leaders estimate the damage at $25,000.

Investigators found no signs of forced entry, and authorities don't believe the case is a hate crime.