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Fire kills 3 raptors at Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora

Lost in the fire in the center’s raptor enclosure were Doc, an eastern screech owl; Roy, a Swainson’s hawk; and Chetan, an American kestrel.

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Lost in the fire in the center’s raptor enclosure were Doc, an eastern screech owl; Roy, a Swainson’s hawk; and Chetan, an American kestrel.

14 days ago·Omaha, United States

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Omaha World-Herald broke the news in Omaha, United States 14 days ago on Friday, February 13, 2026.

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The fire destroyed three raptors at the Edgerton Explorit Center, marking a significant loss for the facility's wildlife collection, officials confirmed.