TWO birds of prey have been killed after fire broke out in an aviary at a Scottish safari park.
Workers at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling called the emergency services before 9pm on Wednesday.
Managers believe the blaze was caused by a fault in a heating system in the Bird of Prey Centre at the park.
The birds, a Ruppell griffon vulture and a white-tailed sea eagle, both died in the fire which was brought under control by 10pm.
Park manager Gary Gilmour said: “We are sad to announce two birds of prey have died in a fire at Blair Drummond Safari Park.
“On-site safari park staff reacted immediately. The rapid response from Scottish Fire and Rescue ensured that the fire was quickly contained and extinguished.
“The fire has destroyed two aviaries and a store room in our Bird of Prey Centre.
“Unfortunately, there was nothing that could be done to save the birds in these aviaries.”
They said their vet has checked other animals in the section and early signs suggest they have not been affected by the blaze.
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