Authorities in Shawano County are investigating the cause of a fire that happened at a home on Shawano Line Rd in the town of Green Valley Saturday.

The Shawano County Sheriff’s Department received a call about the fire at about noon.

A thirteen year-old female who was at the residence called her parents who were away at the time of heavy smoke and flames.

The owner returned home and stated that the garage was in flames and spreading towards the home. The female was able to gather the pets and escape the home before it became a total loss.

Green Valley Fire, Tri-County Fire and Rescue, Bonduel Fire, Cecil Fire and Gillett Fire and Ambulance responded to the call.