(La Porte, IN) - A garage was significantly damaged but firefighters managed to save the vehicle parked inside the structure in La Porte yesterday.

Firefighters just before 4 p.m. were called to the 300 block of Oberriech St.

Fire Chief Andy Snyder said the fire was under control within about “5 to 6 minutes."

Despite heavy damage to the garage, Snyder said firefighters were able to protect the vehicle and prevent it from suffering any damage.

A deck on the house next to the detached garage suffered just minimal damage.

The investigation revealed the fire somehow began outside the garage and worked its way into the building.

Total damage was estimated at about $20,000.