By Associated Press - Tuesday, February 18, 2014

BONNIE, Ill. (AP) - Illinois state fire investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire in a mobile home that killed two brothers in southern Illinois’ Jefferson County.

Coroner Eddie Joe Marks says 73-year-old Don Melton and 72-year-old Gary Melton died at the scene of the blaze early Tuesday in their home near Bonnie.

Authorities say one victim was found in the living room, the other in a bedroom.



Marks says foul play is not suspected.

Illinois State Police are assisting the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office in the investigation.

Bonnie is about 35 miles northeast of Carbondale.

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