MADRAS, OR -- A Thursday evening fire heavily damaged the garage of a two-sotry house in Madras, but did not spread to the home. 

Jefferson County firefighters responded to NE Kinkade just after 8:30 p.m. after the homeowner discovered smoke coming from the exterior garage door. Arriving crews discovered the blaze and quickly put it out.

Damages are estimated at $124,000. The fire's cause is under investigation.