Hungry dog may have sparked Westport fire

Westport firefighters believe a hungry dog looking for a kibble sparked a small fire in a home off Route 6 Wednesday.

Police were called to the home after residents noticed a fire on top of the gas stove. When they arrived, firefighters found light smoke coming from the home's front door, and found remnants of a small fire on the stove top.

Firefighters reported that "it is believed that the family dog may have activated the burner while attempting to reach some food left on a cutting board.

The cutting board caught fire, but thankfully the fire was quickly discovered and extinguished before it could spread. Firefighters checked for fire extension and ventilated the smoke from the structure."

No word on whether the dog is in the doghouse.