DECATUR Ill. (WAND) — A house took heavy damage to the interior in a fire that caused a firefighter to be injured.Â
Crews said they arrived before 11 a.m. Wednesday to a house near in the intersection of Maple and Sawyer in Decatur. The fire later became a second-alarm fire.Â
The majority of the house is burned on the inside, firefighters said, and damage was extensive. According to a WAND crew at the scene, heavy smoke and flames were seen coming from the home's top level.
The house is considered a total loss. Damage is estimated at over $11,000 to the structure and $500 to its contents.Â
The firefighter who was hurt had a cut on the chin and was transported to a hospital.Â
One adult was at home at the time of the fire. They were able to make it out uninjured. The Red Cross is assisting them with relocation efforts.
A cause has not been determined.Â