Dramatic pictures show fire crews battling a fire at Fife Zoo that broke out this afternoon just after midday.
An onlooker told the Edinburgh Evening News that the fire, that appears to have started in the soft play area, has taken hold of the building.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue confirm that they were called to the incident at 12.11 pm today and are still in attendance.
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1. Two fire engines were initially called to the scene
Two fire engines were called to the scene as visitors were evacuated from the building. Photo: JPI
2. The fire is thought to have started in the soft play area.
An onlooker stated that the fire seems to have taken hold of the building. Photo: JPI
3. A third fire engine joined the scene
A third fire engine joined the scene to tackle the fire. Photo: JPI
4. The Marmosets were safely evacuated as the fire broke out
The Marmosets enclosure was closest to the fire. Photo: JPI