PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Fire Department responded to a house fire near Starr Street and Folkers Avenue Monday.
According to Peoria police on the scene, Peoria fire crews responded to the incident at approximately 1 p.m. along with Peoria police and AMT.
A woman who was experiencing a mental health crisis attempted to set the house on fire. The woman was taken to a local hospital.
The fire was quickly extinguished.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.