2 firefighters injured in large fire at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo

SEATTLE — A large fire burned Thursday evening at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries, according to officials.

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Large fire burned Thurs. evening at Woodland Park Zoo
Six small turtles were in burning building, now in unknown condition
Zoo did not evacuate
Heavy smoke billowed from nocturnal exhibit
Some animals inside nearby exhibits were moved, assessed
Two firefighters injured; minor injuries

Smoke was pouring from the nocturnal exhibit. The zoo said it would not be evacuating. No other customers were let in.

Zoo officials said there were some animals in nearby exhibits. They were taken to a safe location for assessment.

Animals from the "Day Exhibit," around 200 reptiles, amphibians and a tree kangaroo were among those safely evacuated. Seattle fire crews will now work to remove tortoises, lizards, amphibians and non-venomous snakes.

"The safety of our animals and guests is our number one priority," Woodland Park Zoo officials said Thursday evening.

Later Thursday night, the zoo announced six small turtles were in a hibernation chamber in the burning building. Their condition is not known at this time.

Officials said two firefighters were injured. Their injuries were minor.

The fire started around 3:15 p.m.

Stay with kiro7.com for details.

BREAKING: A large fire is burning at the Woodland Park Zoo. One person was injured; the extent of their injuries is unknown. Some animals have been transported for their safety & assessment. LIVE: kiro.tv/StreamingNow WHAT WE KNOW: kiro.tv/WoodlandParkZooFire
Posted by KIRO 7 News on Thursday, December 15, 2016

Seattle fire is continuing to fight fire in the attic of nocturnal bldg. Media staging ground Northwest entrance of zoo. pic.twitter.com/Mu8dijgnl0
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire) December 15, 2016