A home security camera in Belcamp, Maryland, captured the moment a dog accidentally started a kitchen fire, reportedly by knocking into or interfering with a toaster. The blaze killed three other pets in the household and caused an estimated $200,000 (roughly £155,000) in damage, highlighting an unusual but serious household fire risk linked to pets left unsupervised near kitchen appliances.

The footage shows the dog triggering the fire, which then spread through the property before being brought under control. The three pets that died were unable to escape the flames, while the financial toll from the fire reflects significant damage to the home itself. The incident has drawn attention as a cautionary example of the dangers posed by leaving cooking appliances such as toasters accessible to pets in the home.