Small Fire At Zoo’s Aquarium Building Forces Evacuations

March 4, 2025 12:46 pm

(WPXI) – A small electrical fire broke out at the Pittsburgh Zoo’s Aquarium building on Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the zoo said the fire was quickly placed under control. All guests and staff were safely evacuated, and the animals are being closely monitored. The fire was confined to the duct-work, and the building has been deemed structurally sound, according to the zoo spokesperson.