Fire officials: Garage fire set intentionally in Galesburg

Published: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:14 PM CDT
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GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - Galesburg fire officials say a garage fire was set intentionally Friday.

Crews responded to the 400 block of North Cedar Street at 11:15 p.m., fire officials said. Upon arrival, fire personnel saw heavy smoke and flames from the northeast corner of a detached garage.

According to a media release, firefighters then extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported.

The fire department said damages are estimated at $5,000, and the fire was determined to be intentionally set.

Galesburg police and fire officials are investigating the incident.