photo by Brent McDonald, News Channel 9
photo by Brent McDonald, News Channel 9
photo by Brent McDonald, News Channel 9
Fire destroyed a garage in the Harrison area Monday morning.
An off-duty Hamilton County Sheriff’s officer called dispatch at 8:45 a.m., reporting a garage fire at 6435 Hunter Road.
The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded and reported fire pouring out from the back of the extended garage and through the roof. Firefighters worked quickly to get the fire under control and keep the fire from spreading to the house.
The homeowner, Dennis DeMarco informed fire officials he was at his restaurant, DeMarco’s, when he was notified of the fire. Mr. DeMarco said the garage was used to store landscaping equipment and Christmas decorations. He also said that one of the lawnmowers was hooked up to a battery charger while he was at the restaurant.
Highway 58 VFD officials are reporting the fire to be accidental.
The garage is a loss and damages are undetermined at this time. No injuries were reported, but Hamilton County EMS was at the scene for any potential injuries to the firefighters.
Mr. DeMarco was insured.