“A man, a dog, and a golf cart” may sound like the opening to a hilarious joke, but for one Kitsap County homeowner, this setup is no laughing matter. That’s because this very combination appears to be responsible for setting a fire that destroyed a home and a detached garage in the 2700 block of Locker Road SE in Port Orchard, Washington, on Aug. 4, 2026.
Security footage captured the whole incident, which was shared by KOMO News. The video appears to show Shawn Hinson lighting the fire using a torch, which he did from the comfort of his golf cart. Fortunately, the homeowner (who wished to remain anonymous) says his son received an alert from his Ring camera and called his dad to tell him to evacuate the home.
It’s a move the homeowner credits with saving his life…