Firefighters rescued a tortoise from a fire caused by its heat lamp knocking over, igniting hay in its tank, on July 10 in Mitcham, South London. Upon receiving the emergency call at 11.40am, they controlled the fire by 12.22pm. The blaze occurred in a fourth-floor maisonette and endangered two pets, a tortoise and a dog. Fire crews from Mitcham, Wimbledon, Tooting, and Wallington stations arrived at the scene and ensured both animals were safely retrieved and returned to their relieved owner.
Firefighters rescued a tortoise from a fire sparked by its heat lamp overturning and igniting hay in its enclosure on July 10 in Mitcham.
The London Fire Brigade received the call at 11.40am and had the fire under control by 12.22pm, ensuring the safety of the two pets.
The tortoise and a dog were successfully rescued from a fourth-floor maisonette, where the fire posed a significant risk to both animals.
Crews from Mitcham, Wimbledon, Tooting, and Wallington Fire Stations collaborated during the emergency response to ensure the animals were safe.
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