September 9th 2024.
Next on the news, a dog caused a major fire in Ohio after trying to find some food. The homeowner, Chris DiLuzio, was at work when he received a call from the fire department informing him that his home in Brook Park was on fire. The CCTV footage from inside the house showed a black French bulldog named Harvey standing on a chair and pawing at the stove, while another tan-colored bulldog watched from a distance. The stove was making clicking sounds, indicating that it was turned on, and flames soon erupted. Harvey eventually walked away, while the other bulldog disappeared from the video frame.
As the fire continued to spread, the footage showed a red glow and black smoke filling the room. The tan-colored dog briefly stepped back into the frame before disappearing again. And then, the fire alarm started beeping. The CCTV footage captured the chaotic scene as the fire burned on the stove, shrouding the home in smoke.
DiLuzio later recalled, "That's him just being fat and hungry," referring to Harvey's actions. He explained that it was a moment of panic and fear when he heard that only one dog was found by the firefighters. His immediate thought was for his son, niece, and mother-in-law who were at home at the time. Fortunately, his wife, six children, and their pets were unharmed. However, they had to leave their home for months while it was being repaired.
DiLuzio also added that they lost many irreplaceable items in the fire. He mentioned that without the CCTV footage, it would have been hard to believe that their dog was responsible for the disaster. A GoFundMe page was set up for the family, and it has raised over $8,500 so far. The page does not mention Harvey, but it states that DiLuzio and his wife are hard-working parents who volunteer for the community.
Nicole Prosser, who set up the fundraiser, wrote, "I'm hoping we can help them out to get back on their feet and clean up the mess!" The family is grateful for the support and is looking forward to returning to their home soon. This incident is just one of many cases where a dog has accidentally caused a house fire in the United States.
In fact, just last month, another surveillance footage captured the moment a dog chewed on a lithium-ion battery pack, causing sparks to fly and ignite a mattress in a home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The fire quickly spread, causing significant damage to the house. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident. As for Harvey, he is now being closely monitored and kept away from the stove. The family is relieved that everyone is safe and sound, and they are looking forward to putting this incident behind them. Stay tuned for more updates on Metro's Whatsapp!
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