Backyard Shed Fire Leads to Unusual Animal Rescue
Published: January 22, 2026
Duration: 3:01
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Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) firefighters are reminding pet owners to follow proper heat lamp safety after rescuing a tortoise from a smoke-filled shed in Prescott Valley. In late 2025, CAFMA crews responded to reports of smoke coming from a backyard shed in Prescott Valley. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small structure filled with smoke and discovered that a reptile heat lamp had fallen onto bedding, causing it to smolder. Acting quickly, the crew carefully removed Littlefoot, a pet tortoise, and extinguished the smoldering materials before securing the shed...