Dog killed in Decatur house fire

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A dog was killed in a Decatur house fire Tuesday.

The Decatur Fire Department was called to a home in the 300 block of N. 18th St. around 3:30 p.m.

Heavy smoke was coming from multiple windows.

Firefighters confirmed no people were inside, but a dog was pulled from the house. Crews tried to resuscitate it but were not successful.

An investigation revealed the fire was started by a space heater that was left too close to a bed.

The American Red Cross was contacted to help the homeowner.

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