A firefighter suffered minor burn and hand laceration injuries while battling a residential fire in Walnut Creek on Monday morning, a fire captain said.
The blaze was reported shortly before 11:20 a.m. on Harmony Lane, located off of Larkey Lane near Geary Road.
The firefighter was transported to a hospital to be treated for the injuries, Fire Capt. Tracie Dutter said.
The fire burned in the garage and extended into the home, causing at least $300,000 in damage. Crews were able to bring it under control by about 11:45 a.m., Dutter said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
