CHARLOTTE — Four people are without a place to stay after a fire in University City heavily damaged their home early Friday morning.
Investigators determined it was caused by a malfunction in a battery-powered leaf blower.
Firefighters got the call to the two-story home on Haywain Court around 5:15 a.m. When they arrived, firefighters said heavy fire was showing from the front porch and extending into the attic.
Charlotte Fire said it took 30 firefighters a little over 30 minutes to put out the blaze.
Thankfully, no one was hurt.
The fire caused an estimated $110,000 in damage.
The American Red Cross is helping the displaced residents.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.