Firefighters responded early Sunday to a garage fire on Bridge Street in Englewood, quickly extinguishing the flames and preventing further damage to the home.
According to the Englewood Area Fire Control District, multiple units responded to the scene. Firefighters contained the fire to the garage, preventing it from spreading to the rest of the house.
After an investigation, the fire marshal determined the fire was caused by an electrical issue and called it accidental.
No injuries were reported, and all occupants were safely outside when crews arrived.
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