PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A family was able to safely escape their home early Tuesday after a fire started in the garage, officials said.
PSLPD & SLCFD responded to an early morning house fire.
— Port St. Lucie PD (@PSLPolice) October 6, 2020
It is believed that an electric vehicle caught fire while in the garage. The flames fully engulfed the garage. Thankfully everyone exited the house safely. @WPTV @WPBF25News @CBS12 @TCPalm @StLucieFireDist @FOX29WFLX pic.twitter.com/hsnmskXxq4
The Port St. Lucie Police Department and the St. Lucie County Fire District was called to the fire on Southwest Glen Road.
Officials believe an electric vehicle caught fire in the garage.
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