An overheated dehumidifier is what caused a small fire in the basement of a home near Massena this (Monday) morning. Firefighters from Massena and Cumberland were called to the Joel McCurdy home south/southwest of Massena at around 6:47-a.m.

Massena Fire Chief Drew Williams told KJAN News when they arrived, dark smoke was coming from the door to the basement. After crews suited up with their air packs, they entered and found a dehumidifier had overheated and caught fire. The flames spread to a Christmas tree and ornaments.

The residents of the home at 72313 740th Street got out safely, and crews had the flames extinguished and room ventilated within a half hour.  Williams said everything went smoothly.