Decatur Fire Department investigating 'suspicious' structure fire
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DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Fire Department responded to a “suspicious” fire at a vacant structure in Decatur on Saturday.

Crews arrived at the scene at the 1600 block of E. Whitmer and reported heavy fire from the front of the house. Crews were able to control the fire quickly.

The fire department said the cause of the fire is considered suspicious and remains under investigation at this time.

No injuries were reported.

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