Firefighters called to Currambine home to extinguish boat fire

An electrical fault while charging batteries is believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a boat outside a Currambine home.

Firefighters were called to the property about 4.15am on Sunday to find the boat fully engulfed by flames.

Crews were able to stop the flames from spreading to nearby properties, however the vessel was badly damaged.

The fire was put out by 5.20am.

Investigators have deemed the cause to be accidental, caused by an electrical fault in charging batteries.