Update: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service say all animals have been accounted for at Chester Zoo, as crews tackle a large blaze in an enclosure. A statement from Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service said: "Latest from Chester Zoo fire. There are currently 15 fire appliances in attendance at the scene.”Earlier: Chester Zoo evacuated after fire tears through Monsoon Forest roofVisitors have been evacuated from Chester Zoo after a fire broke out in the Monsoon Forest habitat area. The zoo said fire crews were working to control the blaze and staff were working to move animals out of danger. pic.twitter.com/BJEoTCcdJt— David Clough (@DLClough) December 15, 2018“The Monsoon Forest building in the zoo’s new Islands development was on fire.

Source: Irish Examiner December 15, 2018 13:27 UTC