Charging batteries likely cause of fire at Albert Lea house

A house on Giles Place was damaged by fire Wednesday evening that is believed to have started from charging remote control batteries.

Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to 205 Giles Place at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday for a reported basement fire, according to a press release. When fire crews arrived on scene, they found smoke and fire coming out of the basement. They confirmed that all residents were out of the home and then made entry into the home and found fire in the basement.

Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire and worked on the scene for about an hour checking for fire extension. Most of the damage was due to smoke throughout the home with no structural damage. Damages are estimated at $20,000.

No injuries were reported.

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