Officials say a man died in early morning residential fire on Marion Avenue in Alexandria yesterday. The initial call to 9-1-1 caller informed dispatchers that one individual was trapped in a back bedroom. Arriving Alexandria Firefighters entered to search for the victim and found 67 year old Donald Creek deceased inside. Four other occupants were able to escape and were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Two firefighters from East Madison Fire Territory sustained minor injuries. The State Fire Marshal is assisting with the ongoing investigation, and the Madison County Coroner will determine the exact cause of death.
