General · 11 June 2026

Mini zoo animals killed in Buntingford fire

An overnight fire at The Jungle Box children's mini zoo in Hertfordshire sadly killed all the animals inside. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service sent ten fire engines to the Watermill Industrial Estate in Buntingford after the blaze was reported around 3am on Wednesday. The mini zoo housed meerkats, owls, iguanas, giant tortoises, and a 16ft snake, with no people hurt.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 June 2026 at 9:56

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