PEORIA, Ill. – A garden-level apartment was damaged by fire Wednesday night in Central Peoria, with officials saying food left on the stove was to blame.
Crews responded to the building on W. Fallen Oak Lane around 11:45 p.m. They were able to put the fire out quickly, and there were no injuries.
One resident was displaced, but was expected to stay with family. Damage was estimated at $5,000.




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