A garage converted into living space erupted into flames at 1010 R Street on Wednesday, killing a small dog and displacing six people who lived there.
Fortunately, investigators with the Merced Fire Department said no people were hurt in the blaze.
Firefighters responded to the scene shortly after 9 a.m. and found the peach painted structure engulfed in heavy flames and smoke. The blaze was contained in less than 20 minutes, according to Battalion Chief Tom McCall.