Authorities have identified two of the victims who died following a house fire in Virden early Saturday morning.
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed that 34-year-old Kyle James and 13-year-old Hunter James, both of Virden, were transported to Springfield Memorial Hospital, where they were pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Autopsies conducted Monday indicated both died from smoke inhalation.
Macoupin County Coroner Anthony Kravanya stated that a third victim was pronounced dead at the scene in the 200 block of West Dean Street.
The fire remains under investigation by the Sangamon and Macoupin County Coroners’ Offices, as well as the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office.