October 20, 2025
PEORIA, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a fire in a unit in a five-story apartment building. Fire crews were able to extinguish the remaining fire. The fire was contained to a single unit. All residents were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
According to a press release from the Peoria Fire Department, the fire was intentionally set. This incident underscores the critical importance of code-compliant fire protection systems in multi-story residential buildings. The sprinklers significantly reduced potential damage and risk to residents.