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Perry Co. Fire Fatality

Authorities in southern Illinois are trying to figure out what caused a fatal house fire in Perry County.Police in Pinckneyville say a 63-year-old man died in the fire Wednesday night. His name wasn't immediately released. Authorities say the victim was home alone at the time.  An autopsy is planned.

Illinois State Fire investigators are working to find the cause of the fire. 

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