Firefighters handle garage and house blaze in Oglesby

Fire has destroyed a garage and damaged a house and car in Oglesby.  Firefighters were called to the house on Elm Street shortly after 5am Thursday.

The fire started in the unattached garage and spread to the house.  The home was left was smoke and water damage.  The family of four that lives there got out of the house without injury.   The flames were knocked down in 20 minutes.  They’re not sure of the cause.

Tonica Fire covered the station while Utica Fire helped at the scene.