LU VERNE — A north Iowa family suspects their dog, Sammy, of starting a fire that destroyed their kitchen.
Mike Nilles, of Lu Verne, said he found 3-foot flames climbing up his kitchen cabinets Nov. 23.
Nilles turned off the stove and alerted his wife, Lynzie. The couple then helped their 2-year-old daughter and four dogs escape. Nilles says he can’t be sure, but he suspects their 7-year-old dog Sammy of jumping onto the gas stove.