Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

BETHALTO - A home in the 4600 block of Culp Lane in Bethalto was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived just after 4 Tuesday afternoon.

Article continues after sponsor message

At least Fosterburg, Bethalto, Dorsey, Godfrey, Cottage Hills and Alton Fire Departments were at the scene of the fire with possibly more departments responding to a box alarm. There are reports of firefighters injured at the scene. There was a report that one firefighter was airlifted from the scene to a St. Louis hospital. People in the house were reported to have escaped safely. The structure suffered severe damage, and firefighters are still on the scene attempting to extinguish the blaze.

The cause of the fire is not known at this time, but updates will be reported as they are made available.

https://static.riverbender.com/media/3051952240-DSC_4005.JPGCory Davenport also contributed to this story.

More like this:

Apr 28, 2024 - Alton, East Alton and Godfrey Fire Crews Unite To Fight Massive 13th Street Blaze

Yesterday - Drone Captures Intense Blaze at Environmental Company In Granite City

6 days ago - Firefighters Tackle Massive House Blaze Amid Challenging Conditions

5 days ago - National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Remembers 226 Firefighters, Seven From Illinois

Apr 5, 2024 - Godfrey Fire Protection District to Host Open House, Celebrate New Station