Emergency personnel were called to a fully involved house fire in the 200 block of South Illinois Street in Addieville around 3:13 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.
Heavy smoke and flames were reportedly coming from the residence, and firefighters continue to remain on scene more than an hour and a half after the initial call.
Responding agencies include Addieville Fire Protection District, Okawville Fire, Washington County Ambulance Services and Okawville Police.
The Standard will update this post as more information becomes available.
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