Overheated sump pump sparks fire in Williston

WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Authorities say there was a storm-related fire in Williston overnight.

Williston fire officials say early Thursday morning, a blaze erupted in the basement of a home off Mountain View Road that was filling with water because of an overheated sump pump.

Fire officials say it was quickly extinguished and no one was injured.