The Independence Fire Department responds to a weekend structure fire.

 

On Saturday just after 7:30 p.m., Independence Firefighters were dispatched to 308 S. 8th for a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-story garage fully involved with extension to a privacy fence and the neighbor's garage.

 

The initial garage was a total loss and the neighboring garage had damage to the north side and ceiling joists. There were no injuries associated with the fire. According to the department, the fire is believed to have started from a cooking grill left briefly unattended.

 

Photo: Independence Fire-EMS