579 animals killed after fire rips through Texas shopping center, officials say

More than 500 animals killed in fire at shopping center, officials say

Dallas Fire-Rescue said a total of 579 animals, mostly birds, died. At least a dozen others were rescued and treated in the parking lot.

579 animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire

DALLAS (AP) — A fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas on Friday morning killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birds, authorities said.

579 animals killed after fire rips through Texas shopping center, officials say

By Dawn White, Giles Hudson, Doug Myers Click here for updates on this story     DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — Hundreds of animals were killed after a fire swept through a Northwest Dallas shopping center on Friday morning. The Dallas Fire-Rescue Department announced that 579 animals died as a result of the fire at Plaza Latina Bazaar on Harry Hines Boulevard – most from smoke inhalation. The animals who died had been housed in an exotic pet store. “M…

579 animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire - Mobile Industry Eye

Dallas (AP) More than 500 animals, mostly small birds, were killed in a fire that started at a Dallas retail complex on Friday morning, according to authorities. According to a statement from Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans, smoke inhalation killed the 579 animals in the pet store located in Plaza Latina in Northwest Dallas. The animals were never exposed to the fire’s flames. According to Evans, two dogs, two cats, hamsters, and c…

More Than 500 Animals Die After a Fire Breaks Out in Dallas Shopping Center

A total of 579 animals died from smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a shopping center in Dallas, Texas, last week. According to multiple media outlets, the tragic two-alarm fire occurred at the Plaza Latina Bazaar, where a pet shop was located, around 9:15 a.m. local time on Friday, Jan. 3.  Dallas Fire-Rescue officials revealed the fire did not reach the pet store. However, a “great deal of smoke did enter” the shop.  “Most were small …