Photo courtesy of Milford Fire Department

MILFORD — A Friday afternoon blaze severely damaged a Green Meadow Road house, completely scorching the garage where it started, according to city fire officials.
The fire, reported at 3:15 p.m., apparently started in the attached garage of 65 Green Meadow Road, said fire Capt. Christopher Zak.
The fire then made its way into the attic, damaging the roof before firefighters brought it under control.
Engine Company 1 quickly brought a hose into the house and prevented the fire from spreading into the living area, Zak said.
A mother and her 18-year-old son were home at the time of the fire. The son suffered several first-degree burns, and received medical treatment at the scene, Zak said. He refused to be taken to the hospital.
As of late Friday the fire marshal was still investigating the cause of the blaze.
"We’re not sure what he was doing at the time," Zak said of the teen, who is believed to have been in the garage when the fire started.
The entire house suffered heavy smoke damage, making it highly unlikely the family would be able to return to the house, Zak said.
The house is owned by John Derosa, according to city land records. It was being inspected by the city building inspector late Friday to see if it is still inhabitable.
The Red Cross also assisted the family at the scene.