PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria home was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning, the last day of the year.
Peoria Firefighters were called to the area of S. Westmoreland and W. Grinnell just before 4:30 a.m., finding the single-story home on fire.
Fire Battalion Chief Scott Strum says heavy fire was seen coming from the roof. Due to the rapid deterioration of the structure, crews were ordered to stay out.
The home appeared to be vacant. Due to instability, an emergency demolition was ordered.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were reported at the scene.
Damage was estimated at $50,000.
