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December 27, 2017

LONDON ZOO - 2017

Misha the arrdvark

Photos: London Zoo, Sky News
On Dec. 23, 2017, a fire at the London Zoo killed Misha the arrdvark. Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters and officers responded. Station Manager David George said: "The fire mainly involved the café and shop but part of a nearby animal petting area was also affected. 
When they arrived our crews were faced with a very well develop
ed fire.''