CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — One person remained unaccounted for after an overnight fire destroyed the Fuji Super Spa Oriental Massage parlor near Cahokia Heights, where firefighters faced heavy flames, a collapsed roof, and a lack of nearby fire hydrants.

The fire was reported around 3:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, near Old St. Louis Road in the Metro East area. Eight people were inside the building when the fire broke out, and seven were accounted for. Investigators were investigating the cause of the fire.

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Firefighters had to truck water to the scene because there were no local fire hydrants. Crews shifted to a defensive stance as the building became a total loss.

The State Fire Marshal was dispatched to investigate the cause.

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