**BREAKING: Canine Pyromaniac Wreaks Havoc in Colorado Suburbs**
In a bizarre incident that has left firefighters and homeowners alike scratching their heads, a curious canine’s love of sniffing out snacks turned into a raging inferno in the quiet Colorado suburbs.
According to footage captured by a security camera, a mischievous pup, identified as “Max” by his frazzled owner, managed to start a blaze in his kitchen by investigating a tantalizing stack of cardboard boxes on the stove.
“I was just in the next room when I heard a loud ‘WOOF’ and saw flames licking at the ceiling,” said homeowner, Jane Doe. “I rushed in to find Max standing on his hind legs, paws waving wildly as he tried to blow out the ‘candle’ he had inadvertently created.”
The security footage, which has been making the rounds on social media, shows Max cautiously approaching the stove, sniffing at the boxes, and then – in a moment of canine curiosity gone wrong – knocking over a box, which landed on the stovetop.
As the boxes began to smolder, Max, seemingly oblivious to the danger, continued to investigate, pawing at the growing flames.
“It was like he was trying to conduct a science experiment,” said Doe, still shaken by the ordeal. “I mean, who needs a PhD in pyromania when you have a genius like Max on the case?”
Firefighters from the local department responded quickly to the scene, arriving just in time to see Max making a break for it, tail between his legs.
“It was like he knew he was in trouble,” said Fire Chief, Bob Smith. “We’ve seen some wild things in our line of work, but a dog starting a fire? That’s a new one.”
The fire was quickly extinguished, but not before it had caused significant damage to the kitchen.
As for Max, he’s been banned from the kitchen and is currently undergoing “Fire Safety for Dummies” training with his owner.
When asked for comment, Max’s owner simply shook her head, laughing, “Well, at least he’s not bored anymore.”
