Monarto Zoo under threat as fire spreads

Written By Unknown on Selasa, 26 Maret 2013 | 17.52

A HUGE grassfire is burning out of control at Rockleigh about 45km southeast of Adelaide.

At one stage, the fire was just 5km from the perimeter of the 1500 hectare open-range animal sanctuary Monarto Zoo but firefighters say the blaze is now moving away from it.

The fire started around noon (CST) at Rockleigh and has burnt 1400 hectares of mostly grassland area in a district scattered with farmhouses and sheds.

South Australian Country Fire Service spokesman Chris Metevelis said Monarto Zoo had taken the precaution of evacuating some staff but leaving others to care for the animals which include giraffes, lions and rhinos.

He said 250 firefighters are trying to bring the fire under control.

Three fixed wing aircraft that were fighting the fire were grounded around 7pm due to fading light.

Temperatures across South Australia surged into the mid-30Cs on Tuesday but rain and cooler conditions have been forecast for Wednesday.


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