Tortoise rescued after starting fire in south London flat
The pet tortoise that set its owner’s London flat on fire
- A fire broke out in a south London flat after a tortoise knocked over its heat lamp, igniting its hay bedding.
- London Fire Brigade crews were dispatched to the incident on London Road in Mitcham.
- Firefighters successfully rescued the tortoise and a dog, which was found hiding under the stairs.
- Both pets were safely returned to their owner, and the fire was brought under control within an hour.
- The flat sustained only light damage, with pictures showing crew members posing with the rescued animals.