Garage fire causes $100,000 in damage, say Peterborough fire officials

No one was injured after a fire tore through the garage at a home in Peterborough on Sunday morning.

Just before noon, Peterborough Fire Services responded to a report of smoke coming out of a garage attached to a single-family dwelling on Farmcrest Avenue.

According to acting platoon chief LLoyd Dozois, fire crews found heavy smoke and flames pouring out the front of the garage.

Dozois says a passerby alerted occupants in the home who were able to exit safely.

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He said crews quickly got the blaze under control and managed to contain it to the garage area.

Damage is pegged at $100,000, Dozois said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Peterborough City/County Paramedics, Peterborough Police Services and Peterborough Utility Services also attended the scene.

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