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A tortoise tank caused a fire at a home in Harrogate on Friday (17th January).
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called to reports of a fire at a residential property at 3:11pm.
And crews believe it was caused by an "overheating lamp" in a pet tank.
A service spokesman said:
"The crew from Harrogate responded to an activation of an automatic fire alarm at a residential property.
"This was caused by an overheating lamp in a tortoise tank."
Man arrested for false imprisonment after police incident in Knaresborough
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North Yorkshire EV charger roll-out 'paused not abandoned'
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Councillors agree transfer of historic Ripon Town Hall to city council
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Harrogate pupils welcome roarsome visitor to school playground
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Residents praise long-awaited resurfacing at Knaresborough bus station
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Thousands set to flock to Harrogate for Spring Flower Show
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Harrogate knitters raise £260 for charity with Easter baskets
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Harrogate MP raises local Jewish community's safety concerns in Parliament
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JLS and UB40 to headline inaugural Keighley festival
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Thieves steal fuel worth over £1,000 from Harrogate housing estate
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Birstwith primary school unveils new adventure playground
Birstwith CE Primary School has officially opened a new adventure playground.
No such thing as a 'free pee' - council agrees 40p fee to use its loos
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Rossett School launches 'auction of promises' as part of minibus fundraiser
Rossett School in Harrogate has launched a community "auction of promises" to help raise funds for a new minibus.
Rare quintuplet lambs born at Swinton Estate near Masham
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Winners revealed for Health in Harrogate schools competitions
Young people from across the Harrogate area have been recognised after winners were announced in the Health in Harrogate schools competitions.
Police appeal after dog bites jogger on Wetherby Road
Police are appealing for witnesses following a dog bite incident in Harrogate.
Harewood House to host new 'celebration of flowers' event
A new spring event celebrating the colour and creativity of Yorkshire's gardens is set to take place at Harewood House next month.
Spring market to be held at Ripley Castle this weekend
Real Markets are returning to the grounds of Ripley Castle this weekend.
Over 100 fundraisers take on 500km challenge in memory of Harrogate's Ellie Kempley
More than 130 people are set to take on a 500km endurance challenge in memory of local woman Ellie Kempley, who died suddenly in 2022.
Double award win for Knaresborough's Knot Another Choir
A choir from Knaresborough is celebrating success after securing two first-place finishes at a national music festival.
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