PEORIA, Ill. — Peoria firefighters were called to the Schlarman House apartments on NE Madison around 9:15 Wednesday night.
Fire was found in a second-floor apartment with the sprinklers going off. It was put out quickly, and contained to the unit’s living room area.
Crews evacuated residents and ventilated smoke from the building.
Peoria Fire Battalion Chief Thomas Stimeling says four residents were displaced by water damage. They received temporary housing from the Red Cross and building management.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
No injuries were reported.
Damage was estimated at $200,000.
