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Three pets perish in Belcamp house fire after dog hops on kitchen counter, turns on toaster
Investigators said a Ring camera showed the family dog Bo turning on a toaster, and 30 firefighters controlled the blaze in 20 minutes.
- On Friday, July 10, 2026, a house fire in Belcamp, Maryland killed three pets at a Foxglove Court residence, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal.
- Footage from a Ring camera revealed the fire started when the family dog, Bo, jumped onto the kitchen counter and turned on the toaster, igniting nearby combustibles.
- Thirty firefighters from the Abingdon Fire Company controlled the blaze in 20 minutes, while neighbors rescued Bo and another dog, Addie; a bearded dragon named Yoda was later found alive.
- Damages reached an estimated $200,000, with $150,000 for the home and $50,000 for contents, prompting a GoFundMe fundraiser to assist the displaced family.
- While the homeowners were away during the incident, they are mourning the loss of three pets: Dakota, Casey, and Beth, a dog and two cats.
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