Elderly Woman Dies in Granite City House Fire
A 76-year-old woman, identified as Linda Ellis, died following an early morning fire at her home on Johnson Road in Granite City, Illinois. She was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead shortly before 4:30 a.m. The cause…
St. Louis, MO, August 20, 2026 —
A fire in Granite City, Illinois, resulted in the death of a 76-year-old woman. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning at a residence located on Johnson Road.
The victim has been identified as Linda Ellis. Firefighters responded to the scene where the blaze was discovered. Following the initial response, Ms. Ellis was transported to a local hospital. She was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly before 4:30 a.m.
The specific cause of the fire remains under investigation. Officials have not yet released details regarding how the fire started or any contributing factors.
Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
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