1 displaced after house fire sparks from rechargeable dog collar on Christmas Day

CHARLOTTE — One person was displaced after a rechargeable dog collar caused a house fire in south Charlotte, Charlotte Fire said.

Charlotte Fire crews responded to the 200 block of South Torrence Street around 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Officials said the fire was contained within 17 minutes, and no one was injured.

Investigators said they believe the fire was caused by a battery failure in a rechargeable dog collar light.

One person was displaced, officials said, but assistance from the Red Cross was declined.

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