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Two taken to hospital after fire at Shropshire's Hoo Zoo

A fire at Hoo Zoo near Telford resulted in two owners being taken to hospital as a precaution for smoke inhalation. The fire is now out, and no animals were harmed.

  • Two owners of Hoo Zoo were taken to hospital as a precaution due to smoke inhalation but have since been discharged.
  • The fire, which started around 07:45 BST, was in one of the zoo's office areas.
  • No zoo animals were harmed, and the fire is now out.

Two people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at Hoo Zoo in Shropshire. The zoo, located near Telford, confirmed on Facebook that two of its owners went to hospital as a precaution due to smoke inhalation. They have since been discharged.

A spokesperson for the zoo stated that the fire is now out and no animals were harmed. The zoo will remain closed for the day, and those with tickets for Monday will be contacted to rearrange their visits.

Will Dorrell of the zoo told BBC Radio Shropshire that the fire was in an office area, and the cause is not yet known. He added that the only damage was to office equipment and documents.

What this means for you: If you have tickets for Hoo Zoo for Monday, you will be contacted to rearrange your visit.

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