The cause of the fire remained under investigation Monday , Troy Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Brad Ross said .
The fire did appear to originate in or near the garage , which was a total loss , and then spread to cause moderate damage to the house .
The cause of the fire remained under investigation Monday , Troy Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Brad Ross said , but the fire did appear to originate in or near the garage , which was a total loss , and then spread to cause moderate damage to the house .