Garage fire

   On Dec. 2, at approximately 8:20 p.m. the Red Oak Fire Department, Stanton Fire Department and Elliott Fire Department were dispatched to 108 A Street on a report of a fully engulfed garage fire. Upon arrival, fire crews had a fully engulfed garage with extension beginning to the occupied house. Crews confirmed the occupants were evacuated and began suppression operations. Fire crews were able to keep the fire contained to the garage (preserving the house). There were two dog kennels occupied within the garage area that were unfortunately taken by the fire. Wood burning stove inside the garage had been utilized approximately one hour prior to the fire call. No injuries to civilians or firefighters reported. Fire crews wrapped up fireground operations at approximately 10 p.m. Submitted by John Bruce, Fire Chief, Red Oak Fire Department.