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Tortoises unharmed after fire

A bulb in their vivarium caught fire and spread to sawdust

Fire crews in Exeter have confirmed 2 tortoises were unharmed after their vivarium caught fire last night.

They were called to reports of a burning smell in a property on King Street.

Crews used a ladder to gain entry through an open window on the second floor.

They found a small fire involving a lightbulb and sawdust in a vivarium housing the two tortoises. 

A saucepan of water was used to put the fire out.

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