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Family Escapes, but Pets Killed as Overnight Fire Engulfs Mass. Home

A fire allegedly sparked by a pet rat destroyed Chris Howe and his son Dylan's home, leaving the family with nearly total loss.

  • Chris Howe said his and his son Dylan's family home was destroyed by a fire, and he shared details about the incident with news outlets.
  • Reports say the fire was allegedly started by rats, according to coverage shared with outlets reporting the incident.
  • SWNS reported that the account from Howe reached media through bylines in the outlet's coverage.
  • Damage reports show the destroyed home suffered fire damage, with responsibility for the fire attributed to the rats in the reports.
  • Coverage highlights that rodents allegedly started the fire, framing the incident as unusual while Howe's account emphasizes the household connection to the cause.
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Family ‘lose almost everything’ in house fire caused by pet rat

The blaze started after one of their pet rats is believed to have gnawed their way through nearby electrical cables.

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Watauga Democrat broke the news in Calhoun, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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