A large-scale fire broke out in a petting zoo in the temporarily occupied Yevpatoriya in Crimea. The fire engulfed the entire building, more than 200 animals died. This is reported by Krym.Realii with reference to the Russian media, UNN reports .
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According to preliminary information, the fire engulfed the roof of the building. According to the newspaper, firefighters rescued a woman and two bears.
A fire testing laboratory and experts are at the site to determine the cause of the fire. Information about the death of animals is being clarified. The area of the fire is 625 square meters,
According to the newspaper, more than 200 animals died in the fire. A zoo representative said that the preliminary cause of the fire was a short circuit in the refrigerator's wiring.
The exotarium is located in the very center of Yalta, on the territory of the children's amusement park. It features primates, reptiles, amphibians, insects, rodents and birds.
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