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3 escape house fire

No injuries were reported Tuesday when a garage attached to a northeast-side home caught fire, according to Fort Wayne firefighters.

The blaze was reported just before 2 a.m. Tuesday at 4415 Imperial Court, just north of Stellhorn Road.

Three people were at home when the fire broke out and escaped safely.

Firefighters said the garage attached to the one-story home sustained minor smoke and water damage.

No significant damage was reported to the home.