Ann Arbor, MI – A house fire broke out in the 300 block of Skydale around 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters responded swiftly, containing the flames to the garage area. The fire reportedly started in a home west of Pontiac Trail.
According to the Ann Arbor Fire Department, the fire originated in an attached garage. Neighbors evacuated several animals from the home, and firefighters safely located a cat. There were no injuries.
Initial reports suggest that the fire stemmed from a lithium-ion battery charging an electric lawn mower. The incident remains under investigation.