Arson suspected in Brooklyn Park garage fire, suspect in custody

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - There were two separate garage fires in Brooklyn Park on Tuesday, one of which is believed to have been arson. 

At 3:48 p.m., the Brooklyn Park Fire Department was dispatched to a fire on the 6400 block of Georgia Avenue. Upon arrival, responding crews found an attached garage on fire and extending to the home.

There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire was arson. A suspect is currently in custody, according to authorities. 

Later Tuesday, at 5:49 p.m., the fire department was dispatched to another structure fire on the 3100 block of 75th Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Upon arrival, responding crews found another involved attached garage fire extending to a home. There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Brooklyn Park received help from the West Metro, Osseo, Brooklyn Center, Plymouth and Fridley fire departments in an effort to contain the fire.