Investigators say a faulty electrical outlet is to blame for a destructive house fire in Falconer, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office.
It was reported in the 100 block of Dow St. around 2:18 a.m.
The garage was a total loss, and the flames damaged several nearby buildings, according to deputies.
The cause of the fire was traced to a faulty electrical outlet, investigators said.