The Grunthal Fire Department was called to a structure fire at a home on Road 29N, south of Steinbach shortly before 2 pm Tuesday. To combat the fire and protect the house, more water tankers were needed, so the Kleefeld, New Bothwell, and Steinbach Fire Departments were also called in. 

Hanover Fire Chief Paul Wiebe says when crews arrived on scene, there was fire coming out of the roof of the detached garage. "It was defensive, so our first concern was to save the house, and we have managed to keep the house safe."

Wiebe says the detached garage is a total loss, and the cause has yet to be determined. He adds nobody was home when the fire broke out.