MILTON-FREEWATER — A Milton-Freewater home was destroyed, another damaged and two people were injured in a fire this week, authorities said.

According to information sent Thursday, Sept. 2, by Milton-Freewater Fire Chief Shane Garner, the blaze began at 4:51 p.m. Aug. 31, in a carport at a home at 920 N.E. Fourth Ave., Milton-Freewater.

The Milton-Freewater Fire Department and Milton-Freewater Rural Fire Department & EMS responded to the scene.

Garner said the home where the fire started was considered a total loss. The flames also reached another home at 1006 N.E. Fourth Ave., causing minor damage.

Two people suffered minor injuries during the fire and were treated by paramedics at the scene, Garner said. They were transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

No injuries to firefighters were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, Garner said.