HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Electrical failure of a battery charger is to blame for aΒ town home fire that broke out just before 1 a.m. Sunday in the Skybrook subdivision.
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Mecklenburg County Fire Investigator, Mike Petleski, says a golf cart battery was charging inside the home of 11436 which started the fire.Β
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The three adult residents were not inside the home. No pets were inside and no one was injured.
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Huntersville stations 1, 3, Odell FD and Charlotte Fire Station 31 were dispatched to the home after callers reported a fire from the garage with residents trapped inside.Β
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Crews arrived to a heavy fire showing from the first and second floors on the middle row of the town home.Β
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Huntersville Police say there was extensive damage to the townhome.
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The room above the garage, garage and two cars were destroyed in the fire. Crews removed the cars from the garage upon arrival, but were unable to save them.
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The downstairs and the living area are the only spaces that remain in tact inside the home.
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Fire fighters were able to keep the surrounding townhomes from anything but smoke and slight fire damage.Β
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The Red Cross assisted the residents and offered food, shelter, clothing and comfort kits.
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Forty firefighters, medic and Huntersville police responded to the scene.Β
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The fire is still under investigation by the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal to determine cause and origin.Β
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