A US family's dog turned on a stove, which set fire to a laptop resting on top of the appliance and sent smoke through the roof of the property.

The fire was reported in Lacey Township, New Jersey, while the owners were away. Police said investigators believe the dog accidentally turned on the stove, though they did not specify how that happened.

Smoke was pouring from the roof when firefighters arrived, but the blaze was quickly extinguished. Firefighters rescued the dog, which emerged unscathed.

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