UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) — The Peoria Fire Department has released more information in a press release Monday.

A preliminary investigation determined the cause of the fire to be arson.

The fire caused an estimated $45,000 in damages.

No one was displaced due to this fire,


PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A garage was destroyed in a fire near Livingston and Humboldt Streets Monday.

According to firefighters at the scene, the garage fire happened at approximately 2:30 p.m.

The Peoria Fire Department quickly knocked down the fire. The garage was a total loss, and three surrounding homes suffered minor damages.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This story will be updated.