Firefighters battle early morning blaze on Peoria’s south side

PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called to the area of the 800 block of S. Greenlawn Avenue just after 6 a.m. Saturday on reports of a structure fire.

First crews arriving on scene reported heavy fire coming from the rear of the home.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area while fire crews were on-scene.

Information regarding the cause of the fire is still developing.