An early‑morning fire destroyed a garage and damaged a shed on Midwood Avenue on Friday.
The Saint John Firefighters said the crew of Rescue 4 arrived to find the garage fully involved and flames spreading to a nearby shed in a social media post.
The department stated that the fire was also threatening a home when the crews arrived.
Firefighters reported encountering one explosion while advancing a hose line to protect the house.
Crews were able to save the home, but the garage and shed sustained significant damage, according to the department. No injuries were reported.
The Saint John Firefighters said garage fires can pose added risks because they often involve vehicles, propane tanks, gasoline and other hazardous materials.
The department encouraged residents to consider what they store in their garages and how those items might react in a fire.
