Pet Cats in South Korea Have Caused Over 100 House Fires In the Last 3 Years

By
Shawn Ambrose
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Anyone who has a cat will know that we know nothing about cats.

Though they seem cute and cuddly to the untrained, naive human eye, more and more people are starting to realise that behind this furry facade lies malevolent intentions.

Actual research has already shown that cats may never reciprocate their owner’s love, but now it seems they have taken the next step in their quest to take over the world…by burning down one house at a time.

Pet Cats in South Korea Have Caused Over 100 House Fires In the Last 3 Years

In the last three years alone, 107 house fires in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, have been linked to pet cats.

This may sound amusing, but four people were injured in the fires and the damage amounted to around 141 million won (~S$159,000).

Now, these cats didn’t wait until their owner left to strike a match near a curtain, of course.

Rather, they are believed to have “accidentally” pressed touch-sensitive buttons that control the temperature on electric stoves, causing them to overheat and catch fire.

In other words, the cats didn’t know what they were doing. Or so they say. 

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Tips to Avoid Pet-related Fires

These tiny felines present such a fire hazard that the Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Management Department had to put out a warning over the matter.

“Don’t get a cat,” they said.

Okay, so they didn’t actually say that.

The department advised households with cats to unplug electric ranges and stoves when they leave home or protect the stove switches with some kind of cover.

Others have urged pet owners to turn off all their appliances before leaving the house, lest they come back to see everything burnt to a crisp.

Flammable objects, such as dishcloths and tea towels, should also be stored in a safe place, away from both the cats and the appliances.

Pet owners—both dogs and cats—should also discourage climbing in the kitchen. One of the most common causes of pet-related fires is the accidental nudge of a stove knob.

Additionally, our furry friends should be kept away from candles unless supervised.

Of course, if such a fire does occur, we shouldn’t take out our anger on our furry companions, as they had no idea what they were doing.

Cat: Wow they’re actually falling for our ruse

Did you just…talk?

Cat: Oh no I was just… I mean… meow.

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