ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A Rockford man was able to escape a fire that started while he was working on his car in his garage, but the fire spread and ultimately caused $50,000 worth of damage.
According to the Rockford Fire Department, firefighters were summoned to the scene in the 1500 block of Kay Street around 6:08 p.m. on Monday.
The fire was mostly contained to the garage, authorities said. The homeowner was able to evacuate himself and his family and pets…