An antique car was a total loss after a garage became engulfed in flames, causing damage to two homes in Highland Park, fire officials said.
The Highland Park Fire Department responded around 9 p.m. Thursday to the 500 block of Ridge Road in Highland Park for a report of a structure fire.
Fire crews spotted a header of smoke coming from the area while responding.
Highland Park Deputy Fire Chief Frank Nardomarino said firefighters arrived to find a detached garage fully engulfed in flames.
Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack on the fire and began operating a hose line, Nardomarino said.
Two additional hose lines were operated by mutual aid fire department crews to protect the homes on both sides of the garage.
Residents of both homes were inside when the fire broke out, Nardomarino said. They escaped safely.
The garage was a total loss. An antique pickup truck and a motorcycle inside were also destroyed.
The houses on both sides of the garage were damaged by flame impingement and radiant heat, Nardomarino said. Both residences remained habitable.
No injuries were reported to any firefighters or residents. The City of Highland Park is working with the residents to assess the damage.
The Winnetka, Northfield, Glencoe, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Deerfield-Bannockburn, Northbrook, Buffalo Grove and Lake Forest fire departments assisted at the scene. Long Grove and North Chicago fire departments covered Highland Park fire stations.
Nardomarino said the cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Highland Park Fire Department.