Occurred on February 8, 2026 / Fullerton, California, USA

"The star of this video is Leo, our pet tortoise, who is now homeless. While we were away at a friend’s house for a Super Bowl party, a heat lamp fell inside Leo’s outdoor shed and started a small fire. Our neighbors spotted the flames, ran over, and put it out before it spread. During the chaos, Leo made a speedy getaway from her shed and ran to safety." Credit: Hyeri Tom

No humans or tortoises were harmed. Always secure heat lamps in pet enclosures.

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