EAST ALTON, Ill. — A person who died Tuesday morning in a car fire at storage facility units in East Alton was identified Thursday.
The fire happened at the Stor All storage units, located near 642 W. Saint Louis Avenue in East Alton, Illinois.
5 On Your Side photos from the scene show a truck that appears to have been in or driven into one of the units. The truck was severely burned.
The East Alton Fire Department and police were on the scene of the fire.
Officials at the scene confirmed one person had died in the car fire. On Thursday, he was identified as James Huch, an East Alton man police said was last known to be homeless.
Tuesday afternoon, a spokesperson with the Major Case Squad confirmed they were asked to handle this case.
On Thursday, the Major Case Squad said they found the man was dropped off at the storage locker a few hours before the fire. Fire investigators said the fire appears to be accidental.
This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update information as it is confirmed.