Authorities said one person was seriously injured following a house fire Friday night on Monroe Street in East Alton.
East Alton, IL.- One person was seriously injured following a house fire Friday night in East Alton.
The fire was reported shortly before 9 p.m. on August 21 at a residence in the 300 block of Monroe Street.
Emergency crews responded to the home following reports of a structure fire with injuries.
One person suffered serious injuries as a result of the fire and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities have not released additional information regarding the injured person’s condition or identity.
Details about how the fire started and the extent of damage to the residence have also not been released.
Additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident was not immediately available.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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