Harrison home damaged after fire destroys garage

House fire tile black
House fire tile black

A Harrison home was damaged Monday morning after a fire destroyed the garage, according to officials.

At 8:45 a.m., an off-duty Hamilton County Sheriff's officer reported a garage fire at a Hunter Road home, according to a news release from Hamilton County Emergency Services Spokeswoman Amy Maxwell.

The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene, reporting heavy fire coming from the back of the extended garage and through the roof. Firefighters worked quickly to keep the fire from spreading to the house, according to the release.

The homeowner, Dennis DeMarco, told fire officials he was at his restaurant, DeMarco's, when he was notified of the fire. DeMarco said the garage was used to store landscaping equipment and Christmas decorations. He also said one of the lawnmowers was hooked up to a battery charger while he was at the restaurant. Fire officials said the fire was accidental.

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