London Tortoise Triggers 1-Room Fire; Dog Hides, Firefighters Arrive

While the tortoise’s hay-fueled arson attempt startled residents, firefighters found a dog cowering under the stairs—both pets unscathed, both returned to one relieved human. Searches spike: “How often do pets start house fires?” and “London pet fire rescues.” The heat lamp lies vanquished, hay sizzled in defeat.
London tortoise starts 1-room blaze after toppling heat lamp—firefighters rescue both him and a small dog. Why do tortoises need heat lamps? Can pets really cause house fires? Fire ends with pets under stairs, owner relieved, hay smoldering.