BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Two people died after a house fire in the Metro East early Tuesday morning.
Fire crews responded to the 4100 block of Memorial Drive around 1:50 a.m. where the homeowner, who is the mother and grandmother of the victims, told firefighters two people were trapped inside.
Crews went in and found a 25-year-old woman and a 3-year-old boy.
St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye confirmed both victims died. They have been identified as Jimmie Flowers, 3, and Helena D. Peoples, 25.
Fire investigators believe the fire started in the kitchen. The exact cause is not known.
This story will be updated as 5 On Your Side receives more information.
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