Flames engulfed a two-story garage in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, late Wednesday night, where the extreme cold presented some challenges for firefighters.
The fire department said it responded to the area of 109 Summer Street after receiving a call around 9:10 p.m. from a passerby reporting a large house fire.
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Upon arrival, firefighters found a three-car garage taken over by fire. Bright orange flames could be seen shooting from the home's roof into the dark night sky around 9:30 p.m.
With the bitter cold temps, firefighters also encountered frozen water hydrants, which caused a major water issue.
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One firefighter suffered a minor injury but was not taken to a local hospital, the fire department said. No one else was injured.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.