Dog captured on home camera sparking kitchen fire that KILLED three other pets and caused $200,000 in damage

Published: 06:54, 17 July 2026 | Updated: 06:54, 17 July 2026 A dog was filmed on a home camera in Maryland sparking a fire after it turned on the toaster, leaving three other pets dead and causing roughly $200,000 in damage. Footage showed a dog named Bo in the kitchen of a house in Belcamp jumping up on the kitchen counter on Friday, igniting the devastating fire, according to CBS. Fire officials said the video helped determine that the dog turned on the toaster, which ignited nearby combustibles. Bo survived the fire after he was rescued by neighbors along with another dog named Addie. However, a third pup named Dakota and two cats were killed. Officials estimated the loss at around $150,000, in addition to $50,000 in items inside the house. The homeowners were away during the time of the fire. Accidental fires started by pets happen nearly 1,000 annually, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Animals accidentally turn on appliances, damaging electrical equipment, or knock over candles. A dog named Bo ignited a fire at a home in Belcamp, Maryland on Friday that caused thousands in damages and killed multiple pets  Fire officials said Bo started the fire after turning on a toaster oven that set fire to some nearby combustibles  The National Fire Protection Association reported that approximately 500,000 pets are affected by home fires annually. A similar moment occurred in 2024 after a dog started a house fire after biting into a lithium-ion phone battery. The Tulsa Fire Department released footage showing the portable cellphone battery sparking and bursting into flames. Video showed one of the dogs biting the battery, which is between its two front legs. However, after the battery catches light, it sends the dogs and the cat scrambling away for safety. The two dogs could then be seen standing together, looking at the flames and barking. Bo survived the fire after he was rescued by neighbors along with another dog named Addie however, a third pup named Dakota and two cats were killed Officials estimated the loss of the home at around $150,000, in addition to $50,000 in items inside the house But after a short period of time, the flames intensify and start to spread to the sofa, causing billowing smoke to fill the room. The home was said to have sustained significant damage in the fire, but the pets were able to escape and were not harmed, according to ABC News.