Fife Zoo struck by fire again
Director says there's no threat to animals or staff
Last updated 18th Jul 2021
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at Fife Zoo but there is no danger to any of the animals or the staff.
It is the second time in just over a year that flames have broken out at the animal attraction near Ladybank, Cupar.
Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters were dispatched to the scene at Birnie Field at around 12.30pm on Sunday.
Director Michael Knight told Forth News: “The fire started in one our storage buildings which is full of hay and building materials. We don’t know how it started.
“Everybody is fine. There are no animals anywhere near the barn and the all the staff were working in other parts of the zoo.”
The facility is closed as firefighters remain on the scene to deal with the situation.
Last July, the roof of a building caught fire at the zoo, which says it currently houses more than 45 animals from around 15 species including meerkats, lemurs and armadillos.