Damage has been estimated at $36,000 after a balcony fire at 30 Sanford Ave. S., near King Street.

Hamilton's fire department says it was caused by a malfunctioning car battery charger that ignited combustible items on the 15th floor balcony.

The fire extended into the unit, but the balcony sustained most of the damage.

No one was injured and residents of the building – with the exception of the unit where the fire took place – were able to return to their homes about an hour after the 3:10 p.m. Monday fire was put out.