Komodo Dragon, Snake Die In Fire At San Antonio Zoo

By Melissa Cronin

Published on 12/16/2013 at 12:17 PM

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A fire broke out early Monday morning at the San Antonio Zoo, killing a female Komodo dragon, a snake and a lizard. There were about 100 reptiles in the enclosure at the time, according to KENS 5 news.

A zoo official confirmed a 15-year-old Komodo dragon as well as a snake and another lizard were killed in the fire. Firefighters had to quickly move dozens of reptiles including a 300 lb python, according to SAFD.