CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – At least one person died in a house fire Friday afternoon in Cahokia Heights, officials tell FOX 2.
A St. Clair County EMS spokesperson confirms there was at least one fatality from the fire. Officials have not yet disclosed how many others may have been hurt or killed.
Officials say the fire emerged from a home around St. Gregory Road in Cahokia Heights, leading to significant damage at the home.
Several fire crews and police officers have arrived to the scene to investigate. It’s unclear what led up to the fire or if anyone else was injured.
This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.