A fire caused by a battery charger at a Southold home was quickly put out by the homeowner on Tuesday morning, according to the Southold Fire Department.
Police responded to the home on a report of a house fire and found smoke was exiting the home upon arrival.
The fire was located in the hall by the kitchen.
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The homeowner acted quickly and threw a wet towel on the fire and left the home, according to the fire department.
Fire department members used a water can to finish and pull the sheet rock and floor to look for fire extension.
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The fire was caused by a battery charger for an RC boat that was plugged in, according to the fire department.
One of the two batteries overheated and caught fire causing the wall and floor to burn.
Photos: Southold Fire Department website
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