EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A massive overnight fire destroyed a house and cars in East St. Louis early Wednesday morning.
The blaze occurred around 1:20 a.m. on North 87th Street near State Street. The East St. Louis Fire Department responded to the intense flames that tore through the roof, sending thick smoke into the air.
FOX 2’s Brian Howe was on the scene of the fire and captured footage of the fire appearing to melt two vehicles in the driveway. One of the most haunting images from the scene is a small bicycle with training wheels, seemingly untouched by the fire.
Firefighters worked from the fire truck and on the ground to get the flames under control. Crews from Ameren turned off the gas line at the house, anticipating the house’s demolition due to the damage.
It is unknown what caused the fire or if anyone was inside when it broke out.
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