June 4th 2024.
Last night, a warehouse fire in Melbourne's east led to the rescue of hundreds of reptiles, including the world's most venomous snake. The blaze broke out around 8:30 pm, with approximately 540 reptiles housed inside the Jurassic Jungle factory on Canterbury Road in Kilsyth South.
When firefighters arrived, they found the steel roof of the factory engulfed in flames. The fire posed a threat to nearby factories, but thankfully, it was contained within an hour. Due to the presence of various venomous reptiles in the building, Wildlife Victoria and Ambulance Victoria were also on the scene.
CFA Operations Manager Dave Renkin revealed that among the rescued reptiles were crocodiles and the inland taipan, known as one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Unfortunately, not all of the 540 reptiles were able to be saved, with about half perishing in the fire.
According to Renkin, the reptiles ranged from crocodiles to numerous venomous snakes. It was quite a sight to see these creatures, some of them three feet long, being pulled out in the suburban area of Melbourne. Renkin, who has been in this line of work for a long time, stated that this was a first for him.
The owners of the facility were quick to arrive at the scene, expressing their concerns that some of the cages may have been compromised. Renkin shared that they were made aware of the presence of dangerous and exotic reptiles on the premises. As a precaution, firefighters were prohibited from entering that area.
Today, Jurassic Jungle will remain closed as they deal with the aftermath of the fire. However, they hope to reopen tomorrow. In a social media post, the business asked for patience and thanked everyone for their ongoing support during this difficult time.
A City of Maroondah Building Surveyor, WorkSafe, and Fire Investigation Unit will be present at the scene today to assess the extent of the damage and investigate the cause of the fire.
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