Stearns County Sheriff: Garage Fire Causes $250K In Damages

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities in Stearns County say a detached garage sustained $250,000 worth of damages after an early morning fire Sunday.

According to the Stearns County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the fire around 1:30 a.m. in Collegeville Township. Upon arrival, officials found the garage fully engulfed with flames and reported hearing loud popping and explosion sounds.

(credit: Stearns County Sheriff)

Authorities say the detached garage contained two motor vehicles and a side-by-side recreational vehicle. The garage and its contents are believed to be a total loss.

According to the sheriff's office, no one was hurt.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.