Boyertown Area Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire-garage at 220 North Reading Avenue-on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 0453 hours [4:53 a.m.].
Upon arrival firefighters found smoke venting from the doors of the garage and with water lines ready they entered the garage to find the source of the fire. Firefighters quickly located a burnt electrical junction box on the floor near the overhead door and power was disconnected and the fire extinguished. The fire did not reach the wood walls of the garage before being found so there was no damage to the building.
The fire was reported by the owner who noticed the nightlight in the alley was not illuminated and when he checked he observed the smoke coming out of the building.
There were no injuries and BAF&R was assisted by Eastern Berks Fire Co., Gilbertsville Fire Co and Boyertown Ambulance