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GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Fire Department battled a heavy blaze Thursday night in the 2100 block of Grand Avenue in Granite City.

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The two-story residence was consumed with heavy flames when fire officials arrived. The second story of the house was severely damaged. Firefighters were able to get a handle on the fire pretty quickly once they arrived.

Granite City Police were blocking traffic and directing vehicles away from the fire scene.

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