Firefighters Monday were able to contain a blaze in the garage of a Mission Viejo home and save pets because a neighbor noticed smoke.
The fire was reported at 7:14 p.m. Sunday on Plant Avenue by a person out for a walk, the Orange County Fire Authority said.
Firefighters arrived six minutes later and put out the fire before it could spread to the house, fire officials said.
A dog and cat were found safe inside the house, protected by the closed door between the garage and house, officials said.
No injuries were reported.