A family from Schroeder, upstate, was very scared on Monday night (20): the family car caught fire, hitting the garage and part of the house where they were. The incident was recorded on Rua Quatroze de Abril around 8:30 pm.

The fire hit a car and an apartment building in Schroeder – Photo: Photo: Schroeder Volunteer Firefighters/ Disclosure

According to the city volunteer fire department, the fire likely started in a car and then spread to the garage and part of the property. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Only one resident needed to be sent to the emergency room as she was shaken by the accident.

Volunteer firefighter teams responded to the incident – Photo: Schroeder Volunteer Firefighters/Disclosure

Firefighters estimate that about 15,000 liters of water were used to contain the fire.

The fire spread to the garage and part of the property – Photo: Schroeder Volunteer Firefighters/Disclosure