Monkeys and Birds Perished in House at Scallbrand

On Wednesday, an accident led to the death of several animals in a family house called Laussa (OÖ). Three monkeys and more than 40 birds died in a fire in the basement of the house.The 64-year-old owner had left his house around 7 a.m. and had returned shortly after 1 p.m.. He noticed strong smoke generation and smell of fire. In the basement he discovered a smoking table, which he himself extinguished. For the animals he had kept in the basemen…

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Three monkeys and more than 40 birds died during the fire in a family house in Upper Austria. The owner of the house was able to extinguish the flames independently.

The animals were kept by a 64-year-old in his cellar. They died of the toxic gases caused by the fire.

The owner could extinguish the fire, but the animals were already dead.

Exotic pets fell victim to a fire in the district of Steyr-Land on Wednesday.