Firefighters in Winnipeg were able to quickly extinguish a fire in a garage in the 1000 block of Wetherdon Avenue, Thursday night.

Crews were called to the fire in a detached garage at 8:12 p.m. according to a statement from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.

When firefighters arrived they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure and launched an offensive attack.

The fire was declared under control at 8:29 p.m.

One nearby residence was temporarily evacuated as a precaution. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation and no damage estimates are available.