A fire at the German zoo Krefeld. On New Year's Eve, a fire broke out at the German Krefeld zoo. The monkey pavilion was completely burnt down. The first findings of the German police are that the fire was most likely caused by people playing on New Year's Eve in the vicinity of the zoo. The people who probably started the fire reported themselves to the police. The fire was started by the New Year's lantern. So far, all people who reported to the police in connection with this incident have been questioned. The police will verify their statements.
A fire at the German zoo Krefeld. A lantern of happiness causes a fire in a German zoo
The testimonies of people who reported to the police are unambiguous. Everyone agrees that the fire could have caused the so-called a lantern of happiness that accidentally got into the pavilion with the monkeys. It is worth emphasizing that this kind of "New Year's Eve toys" are banned in Germany. After the New Year's Eve, however, a lot of their remains were still found on the streets of the cities.
A fire at the German zoo Krefeld. A fire in the zoo killed the animals
The destruction of the monkey pavilion in the German zoo is not just about the loss of the building. The animals in the pavilion were also killed in the fire. A fire in a German zoo killed five orangutans, two lowland gorillas and one chimpanzee. It is not known what punishment may be imposed on the people who caused the fire. It is known, however, that the German police are investigating this matter. For reasons related to its proper conduct, no specific information is provided. It is not even certain whether the people who reported to the police station actually caused the fire.
Death of animals as a result of a fire in the zoo
Orangutans, gorillas and chimpanzees are not the only victims of the fire in the Krefeld zoo. In total, more than 30 animals died in the fire. Fortunately, the quick rescue of firefighters and the police prevented the fire from spreading more. However, the losses are very large. For now, it is not known exactly what their cost is and when the repair and reconstruction of the monkey pavilion at the German zoo will begin.
More on the website of the Zoo: https://www.zookrefeld.de/
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