DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — One person sustained minor injuries in a Decatur structure fire Friday night.

On March 7 at approximately 9:17 p.m., the Decatur Fire Department was dispatched to 1963 N 31st St. for the report of a structure fire. They also received reports of one injured occupant who had escaped the structure. Upon arrival at 9:21 p.m., fire responding crew Engine 4 found heavy fire showing from a detached garage.

Fire crews immediately went into action, with Engine 4 deploying a hose line to begin suppressing the majority of the flames. Additional units arrived soon after to help with water supply and fire attack efforts.

The roof collapsed shortly after the crews arrived due to the heavy fire. This resulted in the firefighters having to battle the flames from outside the structure.

The fire was declared under control at 10:33 p.m. Following this, extensive overhaul operations were performed by all responding units to make sure the fire was completely put out and to prevent any rekindling.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. One occupant inside the structure had minor injuries and was evaluated by paramedics. The occupant refused transport to the hospital and any medical treamtent.

Assisting agencies on scene included the Decatur Police Department, Abbott Ambulance and the Central Illinois Regional Dispatch Center.