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Troy House Fire Sparks Massive Multi-Agency Emergency Operation

4 days ago
TROY - The Troy Fire Department responded to a structure fire late Sunday, April 5, 2026, in the area of West Kirsch Road and Springvalley Road after multiple neighbors called 911 to report a loud explosion and visible flames and smoke. Firefighters arrived just after 11 p.m. Sunday and found a house fully involved. Crews located one victim with burns. The person was taken to an area hospital and later transported to St. Louis by medical helicopter. Firefighters worked to bring the fire under

Granite City Firefighters Extinguish Abandoned House Fire

4 days ago
GRANITE CITY, Ill. — The Granite City Fire Department responded Sunday evening, April 5, 2026, to a structure fire in the 1400 block of 25th Street, where firefighters found an abandoned house burning and brought the fire under control. A neighbor said a homeless person would sometimes sleep in the house, but firefighters did not locate anyone inside. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation.