Cat caught on camera starting dangerous kitchen fire after jumping on stove and turning on burner

[Texas](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/southwest/texas) Cat caught on camera starting dangerous kitchen fire after jumping on stove and turning on burner Surveillance video showed the cat turning on a burner in a Dallas County home, igniting items on the stovetop By [Brie Stimson](//www.foxnews.com/person/s/brie-stimson) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 16, 2026 7:05pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/17) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387834251112) #### [Video shows cat jump onto stovetop, turn on burner, igniting fire](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387834251112) A Dallas County, Texas, kitchen was damaged this week after a pet started a fire in the kitchen. (Credit: Garland Fire Department) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A cat started a fire that caused severe damage to a kitchen in [Dallas County, Texas](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/us-regions/southwest/texas... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*