GERING, Neb. (AP) — Authorities are blaming fireworks for a blaze that displaced a western Nebraska family.

Local media reports that the fire on Wednesday destroyed a garage and caused significant smoke and water damage to a home in Gering.

Fire Chief Jay Templar says the blaze was caused by discarded fireworks placed in a trash can outside the garage. He says antiques and other items stored in the garage were destroyed.

The fire also set a tree on fire between property lines.

Firefighters were called to the scene shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday.