Posted @ 6:49 am

Engine 11 was dispatched to an initial report of a shed on fire behind 7906 SE Harold St, which was upgraded enroute to a full residential fire assignment. Engine 11 arrived to find a garage fully involved in flames and extending to a nearby tree with 12-15 foot flames. Crews knocked down the fire quickly.

Crews were also assigned to tend to a victim of the fire who was found in the driveway. The 55 year old man sustained non life threatening injuries to his hand and smoke inhalation. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators are currently working on-scene for a cause determination.