Firefighters rescue dog during garage fire in SE Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A fire damaged a garage and part of a home in southeast Portland on Wednesday night.

Just before 9 p.m., Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to a fire at 2810 Southeast 61st Avenue. Crews arrived to the scene and found a fire in the attic space of an attached garage with some extension to the home.

The fire was quickly knocked down. Crews rescued a dog while on scene.

PF&R said the home is not considered a total loss due to the quick response, but the homeowner has been temporarily displaced.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.