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Chimney fire in Peoria’s South Side caused by faulty wood burner

By Christopher Huslig,

3 days ago

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A faulty wood burner is cause for a chimney fire in Peoria residence on Monday.

A two-story residence located at 927 South Greenlawn had reports of smoke showing and firefighters found a fire in the chimney where was quickly extinguished.

There was no damage to the building and no injuries were reported.

The Peoria Fire Department advises residents to clean chimneys and only burn dry wood to help prevent fires.

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