In a terrifying split second, the dog was able to set the room on fire

A dog has the reputation of man’s best friend, but my best friend would be in a lot of trouble if they managed to set my home alight in a matter of seconds.

Now, as if there wasn’t enough stuff to worry about, you now have to consider the scary possibility that your pet could start a massive fire while you’re out.

Pets are a wonderful addition to your family, providing laughs, great memories and seemingly, the odd fire.

On July 31, the Tulsa Fire Department issued a warning to pet owners and showed a home security video of a person’s room going up in flames after their dog took a chunky bite out of a portable battery. Take a look:

Speaking to pet owners, public information officer of the fire department Andy Little said: “I want to bring to your attention a critical issue that has been affecting fire departments across the US.

“Fires caused by lithium ion batteries. Lithium ion batteries are known for storing a significant amount of energy in a compact space.

“However when this energy is released uncontrollably, it can generate heat, flammable and toxic gasses and can even lead to explosions.”

He warned that these can be caused by a variety of things, including damage to the battery, overcharging or exposure to heat.