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Posted: 4th December 2019

Dog sparks house fire by switching on microwave
The dog (not pictured) inadvertently switched on its owner's microwave and sparked a small house fire.
Owner made aware of the fire by an app on his mobile phone 

A dog from Essex caused quite a stir on Monday (2 December) when it inadvertently switched on its owner’s microwave, sparking a small house fire.

The husky was alone in the house at the time and was able to reach up to the kitchen worktop to turn on the appliance.

According to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, the microwave contained a packet of bread rolls that began to burn and filled the kitchen with smoke.

Luckily, the dog’s owner had an app on his mobile phone that allowed him to view live footage from a camera that was set up in his house.

"Clearly this is a very strange incident involving the man's dog, but it could still have been more serious,” said Geoff Wheal, watch manager at Corringham Fire Station.

"When we arrived, the kitchen was filled with smoke. Firefighters ensured that the damage did not spread beyond the kitchen area - but it demonstrates that microwaves shouldn't be used to store food when they aren't in use.

"Our advice is to always keep your microwave clean and free of clutter or food and any packaging. Animals or children can turn them on more easily than you might think - so please don't run the risk."

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the dog was unharmed. 



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