A house fire occurred in Belcamp, Maryland, after a dog accidentally turned on a toaster, igniting nearby combustibles. The incident took place at 4319 Foxglove Court shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the Abingdon Fire Company. Fire crews were able to control the blaze within approximately 20 minutes. The homeowners were not present during the fire, and no human injuries were reported. Neighbors rescued two dogs, while a third dog and two cats perished in the fire. A bearded dragon was later found alive after receiving critical care for 24 hours. Fire officials stated that the fire originated in the kitchen and was ruled accidental, with the dog's actions captured on a Ring security camera. The fire caused an estimated $150,000 in structural damage and $50,000 in damage to the home's contents.
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Accidental toaster activation by dog leads to house fire in Maryland, resulting in the death of three pets
A fire in a Maryland home was ignited by a dog accidentally turning on a toaster, leading to the deaths of three pets. Fire crews controlled the fire within 20 minutes, and the cause was ruled accidental by fire officials. The incident resulted in significant damage to the home, estimated at $200,000.
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Dog accidentally turns on toaster, sparking Maryland house fire that killed 3 family pets
Accidental toaster activation by dog leads to house fire in Maryland, resulting in the death of three pets