A dog in England is believed to have started a house fire after accidentally turning on a hair dryer, according to fire officials.
A woman returned home on Christmas Eve to find her home in Hockley, Essex, filled with smoke, the Essex Fire Service said in a news release.
Firefighters arrived to find a fire in a bedroom and quickly extinguished the fire.
The dog was uninjured by the fire and was sitting outside the front door when the woman got home.
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Dog accidentally sets house on fire
(Essex Fire Service)
The fire service said the dog may have jumped on a bed and inadvertently turned on a hair dryer that the woman left plugged in on the bed.
The hair dryer is then believed to have started a fire in the bedding before spreading to the mattress.
“Once you’re done with electrical appliances, like hair dryers and straighteners, take a moment to unplug them,” surveillance manager Gary Shinn said in the news release.
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Dog causes house fire
(Essex Fire Service)
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“The homeowner wouldn’t have thought for a moment that their dog would turn on the hair dryer, but unplugging something gives you peace of mind,” Shinn continued.
The woman and dog were treated for smoke inhalation, according to the statement.
