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Tragic fire at Riga Zoo kills several animals

  • 2011-01-07
  • TBT Staff

RIGA - An overnight fire at the Riga City Zoo has killed three zebra, three ostriches and an antelope.

The fire was discovered by security guards on patrol at about 6 am Friday morning. By the time it was found it was already too late to save the animals.

The fire started in the zebra house, which was also used as a storage place for hay, and spread quickly. It is still unknown what caused the fire.

 

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