Peoria shed and contents a total loss in Sunday evening fire

PEORIA, IL — A shed and its contents are a total loss after a fire in Peoria on Sunday evening.

Fire Battalion Chief Larry Carter said crews were called to the 2500 block of W. Flint Street around 5:40 p.m., finding heavy smoke and flames coming from a shed in a home’s backyard.

Firefighters put the blaze out within 15 minutes. While the fire was spreading to a nearby tree and phone pole, crews were able to prevent any further damage to the home and utility equipment nearby.

A fire investigator determined the cause of the fire was accidental. No injuries were reported.

Damage is estimated at $20,000.