Several fire inspections not passed, corrections made months before Helix Apartments fire

Fire inspection reports from 2023 to 2025 at Helix Apartments revealed safety issues like missing smoke detectors and incorrect exit signs, which were corrected before the July 2026 fire. The city of St. Louis Park stated the issues were resolved, and the current owner, QT Holdings, confirmed inspections were passed prior to their purchase. The fire's cause remains undetermined, with no link found between past violations and the incident.