UNION COUNTY, N.C. — An issue with a surge protector is believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a Union County home on Christmas night, officials said.
Multiple crews responded to a fire on Pacer Lane in Marvin, near the Firethorne Country Club, a little before 7 p.m. Monday. Video sent to WCNC Charlotte showed flames and smoke coming from the house while firefighters worked to get the fire under control.
The owners were not home at the time. Firefighters told WCNC Charlotte they believe a spark from a surge protector started the fire. It remains under investigation. No one was hurt during the incident.
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