A man was alerted of a fire in his home by his barking dogs on Monday night, according to South Haven Emergency Services. The fire started about 9:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at a home on M-43 near 16th Avenue in Van Buren County's South Haven Township. Authorities said the garage and breezeway were fully engulfed in flames with the fire extending into the home when firefighters arrived. The homeowner and family dogs escaped without injury. The homeowner told authorities he was able to get his vehicle out of the garage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.