PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called just after 4 a.m. Friday to the 500 block of S. Warren on reports of a structure fire.
Fire Division Chief of Operations Shawn Sollberger said the home was vacant. It had been boarded up after suffering extensive damage in a fire on April 22.
“The plywood was ripped of the front door. And, a fire was set in the living room.”
Damage is estimated at $5,000.
Crews had the fire knocked down in a matter of minutes.
A Peoria Fire Investigator was called to the scene and determined the cause of the fire was arson.
No firefighter injuries were reported.
