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Animals die in Isle of Wight pet shop fire | Animals die in Isle of Wight pet shop fire |
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A number of animals have died in a fire at a pet shop on the Isle of Wight. | A number of animals have died in a fire at a pet shop on the Isle of Wight. |
Birds, reptiles and lizards were killed in the blaze at Isle of Wight Pet Centre in Newport. | Birds, reptiles and lizards were killed in the blaze at Isle of Wight Pet Centre in Newport. |
Five crews from across the island were called to the shop in Watergate Road shortly after 23:00 GMT on Monday. The fire was out by 00:45. | Five crews from across the island were called to the shop in Watergate Road shortly after 23:00 GMT on Monday. The fire was out by 00:45. |
The blaze began in the shop area on the ground floor. An investigation into the cause is under way but it is not thought to be suspicious. | |
Isle of Wight Council said the ground floor and roof were damaged. | Isle of Wight Council said the ground floor and roof were damaged. |
According to the shop's website, it has been trading for more than 17 years and has a breeding programme of snakes and lizards. | According to the shop's website, it has been trading for more than 17 years and has a breeding programme of snakes and lizards. |
It also stocks birds and other small pets, including rabbits, hamsters and chinchillas. | It also stocks birds and other small pets, including rabbits, hamsters and chinchillas. |
A fundraising page set up to help manager Paul Collins and his team has so far raised more than £1,000. |