By staff report

PONCE DE LEON — The Walton County Fire Rescue put out a structure fire near Bruce on Thursday.

The Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a call around 2:15 p.m. Thursday at 6444 State Road 20 E. When firefighters arrived, a double garage belonging to a one-story home was on fire.

Fire Rescue training Capt. Ralph Everage said firefighters were able to extinguish the flames before it caused any major damage to the main living area.

Everage said there was smoke damage to the home and slight damage to a wall connecting the garage and the house.

A woman and her two grandchildren were in the home at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.