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Explosion and double house fire near downtown Peoria

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By Brandon Ellis Verified, Kristina Leahy Verified
| CentralIllinoisProud.com Verified
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria Firefighters are working to battle several house fires after an explosion near Monroe St. It happened just before 10:00 p.m. Monday night. Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberge confirmed the explosion and working fire. We currently have a crew on scene and are working to get more information. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Mobile home a total loss after arson

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By Brandon Ellis Verified, Kristina Leahy Verified
| CentralIllinoisProud.com Verified
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A mobile home in Peoria is a total loss after a fire was deemed arson. At 2:44 a.m. Wednesday, Peoria Firefighters and paramedics responded to a call for a mobile home on fire near West Bonny Doon Lane and North Hale Avenue. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found flames covering most of the mobile home. Neighbors at the scene said the home was vacant. Crews did not find anyone inside. The fire was started on a deck attached to the exterior that spread to the inside.
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Garage fire damages estimated more than $120,000

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By Brandon Ellis Verified
| CentralIllinoisProud.com Verified
EDWARDS, Ill. (WMBD) — More than $120,000 in damages is the result of a garage fire that happened Sunday afternoon. A little after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Peoria firefighters received a report of a large amount of smoke near West Sommer Place and North Buckeye Drive. Crews were told smoke was coming from the fire on the exterior of the garage. When crews arrived at the scene, they immediately began operations to prevent further damage and the spread of the flame to a neighboring home.
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