The fire that ripped through a strip mall in East Alton early Tuesday is under investigation.
Firefighters called for a dumpster ablaze found heavy fire showing from the structure that includes a Chinese restaurant and vacant stores, according to River Bender.
The Dollar General also sustained extensive damage.
The Illinois fire marshal's office is working to determine the cause.
Fire Rips Through East Alton Strip Mall Overnight | RiverBender.com
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