A house fire in Mt. Vernon has resulted in one fatality. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene early Tuesday morning just after 3:30 after a Mt. Vernon Police officer spotted the flames at 2801 Mannen Street. Fire was visible in both the back porch area and the interior of the home.
Upon arrival, emergency responders found a resident within 10 feet of the door. The individual was quickly transported to Deaconess Crossroads Hospital but unfortunately died of their injuries shortly thereafter.
No additional injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family members.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the Wayne City Fire Department, Littons Ambulance Service, Jefferson Fire Protection District, Kell Fire Protection District, Webber Fire Protection District, and the City of Centralia Fire Department.
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