A DOG has been confirmed to have died after a fire caused by a toaster broke out a Dudley home.
Two dogs were rescued by firefighters from the property in Newland Grove yesterday (Saturday August 17).
But one of the animals died at the scene - a relative of the occupier has confirmed.
A total of 16 firefighters from Brierley Hill and Dudley were called out to the incident after a fire broke out in the ground floor rear kitchen of the semi-detached property.
A spokesman for West Midlands Fire Service said all occupants had been safely accounted for and that a passing vet had assisted firefighters as they tried to resuscitate the two dogs - just after 6.30pm.
4 crews from Brierley Hill and Dudley are in attendance at a house fire on Newland Grove, Dudley.
— West Midlands Fire Service (@WestMidsFire) August 17, 2019
2 dogs have been rescued from the property and has now been confirmed as all persons accounted for.
West Midlands Fire Service has since issued a warning to people about the importance of keeping toasters "clean and as a minimum switched off at the plug".
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