PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called to N. Missouri Avenue Tuesday evening on reports of a garage and shed on fire.
Crews arrived just before 6 p.m., finding both structures on fire. The fire was put out within a few minutes.
Fire Battalion Chief Josh Martin says damage was contained primarily to the exterior of the garage, preventing it from spreading and minimizing loss.
An investigator determined the cause of the fire was accidental, resulting from open burning in the backyard.
No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $5,000.
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