Caution Urged When Using Heat Lamps

The Schulenburg volunteer fire department responded to the above Friday, a dog house/shed and pen were a total loss due to a fallen heat lamp. Luckily a passerby saw the flames and let the dog out before it was injured. “We absolutely encourage everyone to be prepared and make sure their pets are warm and cared for during the cold temps. Please make sure heating lamps are tied and secured and free from touching any framework or bedding. A good deed to aid in the comfort of our animals can turn disastrous quickly if proper safety measures aren’t taken. We’re glad no pets were lost this evening, the material things can be replaced,” the department said in a statement.