Smoke alarms were able to wake up a young family who escaped their home safely after a minor fire started in their garage on Friday morning, March 7.

Just after 6 a.m., West 琉璃神社 Fire Rescue (WKFR) was called to a fire in the garage of a single-family home in the 3000 block of Reisling Place.

Upon arrival, crews saw smoke and fire inside the garage and some light smoke throughout the house. By this time, the family of three had safely escaped.

The blaze was quickly doused by fire crews. It has been deemed accidental and was related to a vehicle parked in the garage.

Three fire engines and four support vehicles totalling 20 firefighters attended the scene.

"Smoke alarms save lives," stated the WKFR media release. "In this case, the lives of three residents who were woken from sleep and escaped safely. This fire serves as a reminder to take a moment to check that your smoke detector is in good working order."