June 2020

PEORIA, IL (June 21, 2020) – A fire sprinkler controlled an early morning kitchen fire, June 21, at New Hope Apartments in Downtown Peoria.

The Peoria Fire Department responded to a smoke alarm call. A sprinkler activated and there was a small fire on the stove and counter top in a fifth floor unit. Firefighters turned off the stove and extinguished the remaining fire.

The fire was determined to be accidental and the local chapter of the American Red Cross was called to help find residents shelter for the evening.

Source: Journal Star