Firefighters Tackle Blaze At Scottish Zoo

Dozens of firefighters have tackled a blaze at a zoo in West Lothian after it broke out overnight, amid fears for the animals.

The blaze broke out in the tropical house of the Five Sisters Zoo at Polbeth, West Calder, West Lothian, at around 3.50am, the fire service said.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman Ruth MacLeod told Sky News: "The firefighting operations are still continuing but it is contained.

"We do expect to be there for a number of hours yet."

No people were thought to have been injured in the blaze but it is believed that some reptiles are still unaccounted for.

A total of 11 fire engines, including specialist appliances, were involved in the operation at its height.

Some crews remain at the scene this morning during mopping up operations.

The fire service spokeswoman said: "The alarm was raised at 3.50am this morning to reports that the tropical house at the zoo was well alight.

"We had six fire appliances mobilised, along with five specialist appliances.

"Around 50 firefighters have been tackling the fire. The building involved was single storey, approximately 25 metres by 15 metres."

A turntable ladder and a water bowser brought in from Larbert were among the appliances involved in the operation.

Fire crews used lines of hose to tackle the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring buildings.

Ms MacLeoad added: "The Five Sisters Zoo has arranged for a vet to attend to the affected animals and they are currently producing an inventory of any animals not accounted for."

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