Two Peoria homes demolished after arson fire. Here’s what we know

PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria firefighters were called to a structure fire early Thursday morning on W. Smith Street, on reports of neighboring homes on fire.

Peoria Fire Battalion Chief Tom Sander said extra companies were called to the scene to help fight the fires. Both homes were vacant.

A fire investigator determined the home at 1317 W. Smith is where the fire started and was arson. The home at 1315 W. Smith was an exposure fire.

Building Code Enforcement called for emergency demolition of both homes.

No injuries were reported at the scene and no damage estimates were available.