The Jungle Box in Hertfordshire was home to meercats, owls, iguanas giant tortoises and a 16ft snake
A miracle update revealed a baby tortoise survived a horrific fire at a children’s soft play centre and mini zoo.
The incident happened at The Jungle Box on the Watermill Industrial Estate in Buntingford, Hertfordshire after the fire was reported at around 3am on June 10.
Ten fire engines were called to the disaster according to The Mirror, where animals at the site included meerkats, owls, iguanas giant tortoises and a 16ft snake. Now, fire crews shared on Facebook they discovered the baby tortoise alive in the aftermath of the blaze.
Crews from Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service had initially thought all animals had died in the horror fire. Posting a photo of the tiny survivor, the service wrote: “We have some heartwarming news to share following yesterday’s devastating fire at the Jungle Box in Buntingford.
“While carrying out the fire investigation, we incredibly discovered a baby tortoise alive in the aftermath, despite earlier fears that all the animals had died. A small but powerful moment after a very difficult incident.”
Investigations into the cause of the fire are still ongoing. Black smoke could be seen billowing from the building as local residents were urged to keep their windows and doors closed.
Road closures were put in place on Aspenden Road and London Road. A neighbouring business, The Spud Twins, expressed their sadness at the news in a heartfelt post on social media.
It said: “Absolutely devastated for our friends over at the jungle box soft play. If anyone has a visit booked or a party – you will be contacted in due course.”
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