A dog accidentally activated a toaster inside a home in Belcamp, Maryland, sparking a fire that left three pets dead and caused an estimated $200,000 in property damage, authorities said.

The fire occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. Friday at a home located at 4319 Foxglove Court, where firefighters from the Abingdon Fire Company responded.

Emergency crews managed to control the flames in approximately 20 minutes.

At the time of the fire, the owners were not in the home and no one was injured.

The fire started in the kitchen

According to the investigation, the fire originated in the kitchen and then spread to the rest of the house.

Authorities determined that one of the family's dogs jumped on the counter and, while moving objects with its paws, accidentally turned on a toaster, causing nearby combustible materials to catch fire.

That same dog was one of the two animals that managed to be rescued by neighbors before the fire consumed the house.

Three pets died and another survived after receiving intensive care

The neighbors managed to get two dogs out alive.

However, another dog and two cats died as a result of the fire.

The family also had a bearded dragon, which was initially found in critical condition, but survived after spending 24 hours in intensive care, authorities said.

A video helped determine the origin of the fire

The sequence was recorded by a Ring security camera installed in the home.

Footage shows the dog climbing onto the counter and manipulating various objects before the fire started.

The video allowed investigators from the Office of the Deputy State Fire Marshal to establish the point of origin of the fire.

Following the investigation, authorities officially concluded that the fire was accidental.

The fire caused significant damage due to fire, smoke, soot and water used to extinguish the flames.

The authorities estimated losses close to $150,000 dollars in the structure of the home and an additional $50,000 dollars in the assets that were inside the property.