EAST ALTON - The East Alton Fire Department was dispatched for a serious structure fire at 8:40 p.m. Tuesday on Virginia Avenue.

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The East Alton Fire Department called for mutual aid in the blaze. The Wood River and Alton Fire Department responded to the scene.

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When firefighters arrived fire was showing through the side of the residence.

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