A large fire in the Metro East was producing heavy black smoke in all directions Thursday. The smoke could be seen for miles, ...

Firefighters are battling a blaze in a commercial building and authorities have closed Missouri Avenue in downtown East St.

Police said the fire in a vacant, multi-story building in East St. Louis was known to be occupied by homeless people.

EAST ST. LOUIS - Firefighters are battling a heavy blaze Thursday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2025, in a commercial building in downtown East St. Louis, prompting ...

A building in downtown East St. Louis was consumed by flames on Thursday afternoon, causing a large response from nearby fire agencies.

The 12-story Spivey Building in East St. Louis on April 10, 2002. A developer was planning to renovate the long-vacant building. Standing in front of the Spivey is an abandoned building facing the ...

The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency told 5 On Your Side that the fire at 412 Missouri Avenue was fully involved and triggered the closure of several blocks of the ave ...

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East St. Louis junior Ronnie Gomiller (2) stiff arms a defender during a Class 6A quarterfinal football game on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at East St. Louis High School in East St. Louis, Ill.