Overview
- The October 13 incident in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was captured by a home security camera and later posted by the Chapel Hill Fire Department on Facebook.
- The dog, a five-year-old named Colton, chewed through a battery’s protective casing, triggering heavy smoke and a brief ignition on a living room carpet.
- No injuries were reported, and damage was limited to smoke and a ruined carpet as the fire self-extinguished.
- Homeowner David Sasser, a local firefighter, shared the video to raise awareness after being alerted by his home security system.
- Officials urged residents to charge and store batteries safely, keep them out of pets’ reach, and dispose of damaged units at authorized sites.