Garage fire in Barton Tuesday afternoon

BARTON — A home in Barton is still standing thanks to the work of local firefighters, after a garage fire broke out on Tuesday.

The incident took place at around 2:30 p.m. at a home owned by Mark LaCoss on New Dublin Lane.

Local firefighters responded to battle the blaze, working to keep the fire from spreading from the garage.

Through their efforts they managed to contain the fire, leaving only some damage to one side of the home, however, the garage was a total loss.

The fire chief says the fire does not appear to be suspicious.

Firefighters from Barton, Glover, and Orleans responded to help save the home.