RE: What was the cause of the fire in the “The Fire” episode of The Office?

In Season 2, Episode 4 titled "The Fire," what started the fire in the Dunder Mifflin office?

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In Season 2, Episode 4 of the American version of "The Office," titled "The Fire," the fire in the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch office is started by a toaster oven. The character Ryan Howard, who is the office temp, is revealed to be responsible for the incident. He had left a cheese pita bread in the toaster oven on the "oven" setting instead of "toaster," which leads to the fire starting. As a result of this event, Ryan is humorously nicknamed "The Fire Guy" by his colleagues. The episode uses this incident as a comedic device, prompting various interactions and revealing character dynamics as the employees gather outside and engage in different activities while waiting for the fire department to handle the situation. The event also leads to a series of mock fire safety training sessions later in the series, with the repercussions of Ryan's mistake serving both as a plot point and a piece of recurring humor throughout the show's run. This episode continues to be a memorable one for fans of "The Office," not only for its humorous elements but also for the character development and the focus on interactions outside the usual office setting.
Answered on July 14, 2024.
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