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33 animals killed in large fire at Orange County wildlife sanctuary
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/an...life-sanctuary
33 animals killed in large fire at Orange County wildlife sanctuary
Cause of fire investigated at Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary
By Gaby Nunez - Producer
Posted: 6:03 AM, February 04, 2019
Updated: 7:16 AM, February 04, 2019
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A fire broke out at Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary in Orange County early Monday morning, killing nearly three dozen animals, according to fire officials.
Neighbors reported the fire around 1:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Baron Road near Avalon Park. Crews had to respond with water trucks because the fire was in a rural area. The blaze was extinguished by 3 a.m.
According to Orange County Fire Rescue, the homeowner was asleep in the two-story home and was awakened by the 80 peacocks on property. The owner was able to save a few of the animals that were inside, according to OCFR.
The owner said 33 animals, including three dogs, cats, snakes and four 300-pound tortoises, were killed in the fire, OCFR said.
As many as 350 animals, including iguanas, parrots, swans, ducks, goats, pigs, house pets and others, were cared for at Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary.
Officials said the owner has lived there for 38 years.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Check back with ClickOrlando.com for the latest information.
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So sad. Probably one of the biggest fears as a keeper of many animals. Smoke kills before the flames and heat, and you may literally have minutes to escape to save yourself.
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My heart is broken. Poor sweet souls.
1.0 Lesser Mojave Ball Python "Neptune"; 1.0 Western Hognose "Murray"
Lizards:
1.0 Bearded Dragon "Nigel"
Tarantulas:
0.1 G. Rosea "Charlotte"; 0.1 B. Albopilosum "Matilda"; 0.1 C. Versicolor "Bijou"; 1.0 B. Boehmei "Lightening McQueen"
Inverts:
1.0 Emperor Scorpion "Boba"
Dog & Cats:
1.0 Doberman Pinscher "Bulleit"; 1.0 Siamese Cat "Boudreaux"; 1.0 British Shorthair Cat "Oliver”
Goats:
"Hazelnut" & "Huckleberry"
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Such a sad story. Rest in Peace, sweet souls.
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So sad to lose this sanctuary- As pretty as "rural" areas of So. Calif. are, you always have the risk of fires, started both by human activity (with & without
intention) and those sparked by nature. I loved where I used to live but it also made me nervous (near park land where fires were not fought vigorously UNTIL
they threatened houses, & with the typical winds were often too late to control) & I finally moved.
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Re: 33 animals killed in large fire at Orange County wildlife sanctuary
So sad.
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Wow, that is so sad.
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