SPRINGFIELD, IL,—A fire in the 700 block of S. 22nd Street in Mt. Vernon early Sunday morning has left  12 people displaced. A call was made to emergency officials at 12:04 a.m. Sunday of a fire that had broken out at the residence.  The fire was under control by 12:30 a.m.  American Red Cross volunteers responded to the home fire and are currently assisting three adults and nine children with a safe place to stay, food, clothing and emotional support. Red Cross volunteers on the scene were members of the local Disaster Action Team, a group of specially trained volunteers who respond to the scene of a disaster when called upon at any time of the day or night. The Red Cross recommends two easy steps to help protect your home and loved ones from a fire: get a smoke alarm and create a fire escape plan. For more Red Cross fire safety and preparedness information visit redcross.org/prepare. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze.