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No one injured in Montgomery garage fire early Saturday that spreads to house

No one was injured in a garage fire in Montgomery early Saturday that also caused extensive damage to the adjoining house.

No one was injured in a garage fire early Saturday in Montgomery that caused extensive damage to the adjoining house.

About 12:42 a.m., Oswego Fire Protection District personnel responded to a structure fire in the 0-100 block of Hubbard Way in Montgomery.

Residents awoke to the smell of smoke coming from the garage, according to a news release from the Oswego Fire Protection District. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes, with the majority of the flames contained to the garage.

All occupants were outside when firefighters arrived. The house sustained major damage and was deemed uninhabitable, according to the release.

Oswego fire personnel were assisted on the scene by the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and Plainfield and Montgomery fire protection districts. Station coverage was provided by Aurora Fire Department and Sugar Grove and Plainfield fire protection districts.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Eric Schelkopf

Eric Schelkopf

Eric Schelkopf, who is a Kendall County resident, writes for the Record Newspapers/KendallCountyNow.com, covering Oswego and Plainfield. Schelkopf, who is a Kendall County resident, started with the Kane County Chronicle in December 1988 and appreciates everything the Fox Valley has to offer, including the majestic Fox River.