Fire breaks out at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo RainForest

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo assessing damage after fire, no delays expected
Leadership at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is breathing a collective sigh of relief after an intense fire was successfully extinguished by the Cleveland Division of Fire, limiting damage to the exterior of a building at the future site of the Primate Forest.
Firefighters battle fire at RainForest exhibit in Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Firefighters extinguished a blaze Wednesday at the RainForest exhibit at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Animals and staff were not hurt, said a spokeswoman for the zoo. The fire is at the exterior of the RainForest exhibit, located on Wildlife Way, according to the Cleveland fire division’s social media page.
Fire breaks out at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo RainForest; animals are safe
The Cleveland Fire Department responded to a fire at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release via Facebook, workers cutting metal with a torch accidentally ignited vegetation on the outside part of the RainForest exhibit,
Accidental fire breaks out at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Rainforest
The former Rainforest exhibit, which has been under construction since last October, caught on fire. Cleveland Fire shared in a tweet on Wednesday that the fire was accidental.
What caused the fire at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s RainForest exhibit?
Officials released details surrounding how the fire began Wednesday at the RainForest exhibit in the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Crews respond to fire at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's RainForest
Cleveland firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Wednesday afternoon.
Video: Fire at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's RainForest
Cleveland firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Metroparks Zoo Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy of Ben Fry the Concrete Guy
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