PEORIA, Ill. – Nine Peoria residents are now reportedly displaced thanks to a massive and devastating fire on Tuesday — and local fire crews remain on scene investigating.
Crews were called to the home on West Smith Street just off South Western Avenue before 12:30 p.m.
Peoria Fire officials say firefighters found one home completely engulfed in flames and another nearby home also beginning to burn.
Smoke from the blaze — also damaging nearby property.
Thankfully in all, nine occupants were able to evacuate the structures safely.
Crews determined both affected homes to be a total loss, totaling roughly $70,000 in damage. Both structures will be demolished as a result
Two of the nine people who had to evacuated are getting assistance from the Red Cross, five are receiving assistance from a homeowner, and the last two were able to return home.
This is a developing story and we will bring you the latest as we learn more.
