BEND, OR -- Firefighters say they kept flames from spreading to a home in southwest Bend, overnight Thursday. Multiple callers to 911 reported a structure fire near Aspen Drive and Mahogany Street, just after 10:30 p.m. When crews arrived, they found the garage on fire.
Officials say they quickly knocked down the fire, but remained on scene for several hours. Due to the large quantity of combustibles in the garage, it took a while to determine the fire was fully out.
The garage and several vehicles were destroyed; losses are estimated at $120,000. But the home was spared, with just some heat damage to the vinyl siding. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


