Sonny Flynn, who owns the center, told CBS affiliate WTSP in Tampa that all of the mammals inside the building died and many of the reptiles were injured.
Flynn said about 95% of the animals at the center were"pet surrenders because people didn't know how to take care of them, or they weren't able to take care of them."
Madeira Beach Fire Department Fire Chief Clint Belk told news outlets that crews were met with heavy fire and smoke at the front of the building. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputies said the blaze impacted both the wildlife center and a restaurant, WTSP reported.Founded in 2011, the center says it has changed its focus to education and conservation, according to its website.
"Our immediate goal is the provision of humane, professional care for pet surrenders and orphaned native wildlife that cannot be safely returned to the wild," the center says.
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