ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Albert Lea Fire Rescue quickly extinguished a fire early Wednesday morning at a garage located in the 2000 block of Paradise Road West.

Firefighters responded at 3:18 a.m. and discovered a burning pile of material inside a 3-stall attached garage. The fire did not spread to the building, and crews managed to put it out swiftly, resulting in minimal damage to the garage.

The estimated loss of contents is around $2,000.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The Albert Lea Police Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service assisted at the scene.

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