PITTSBURGH — A small electrical fire broke out at the Pittsburgh Zoo’s Aquarium building on Tuesday morning.
A spokesperson for the zoo said the fire was quickly placed under control.
All guests and staff were safely evacuated.
The electrical fire was confined to the ductwork, and the building has been deemed structurally sound, according to the zoo spokesperson.
The zoo says all animal residents are stable after the fire. And while the Aquarium is safe, the building will remain closed on Wednesday as officials continue to assess air quality and clear out smoke odors.
The rest of the zoo will operate as normal.
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