PEORIA, Ill. — Fire crews responded to a residential fire around 4:45 a.m. Monday on N. Buckeye Drive, near W. Red Cedar Lane in Edwards.
Fire Battalion Chief Steve Rada said crews found fire outside the home with flames extending into the basement. The fire was put out quickly.
The owner said he was alerted to the fire by smoke detectors in the home. Everyone was able to get out safely.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Damage is estimated at $50,000.
