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Published January 01, 2013, 08:57 AM

Two giraffes die in fire at Wisconsin Dells wildlife park

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- A fire at the Timbavati Wildlife Park has left two four-year old male giraffes dead.

WISCONSIN DELLS - A fire at the Timbavati Wildlife Park has left two four-year old male giraffes dead.

Wisconsin Dells police say there currently is no reason to believe the fire is suspicious. A 911 call was received Sunday at about 6 p.m. When firefighters arrived they found the giraffe enclosure fully engulfed.

The park was closed for the season. It features exotic animals, rides and other attractions. Visitors are allowed to feed the giraffes.

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