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Barn fire reported at Little Ponderosa Zoo

Posted at 2:43 pm December 4, 2017
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A barn fire has been reported at Little Ponderosa Zoo in Anderson County.

It’s not clear yet whether any animals were harmed in the fire, and if so, how many.

On Monday afternoon, Mark Lucas, Anderson County Sheriff’s Department chief deputy, said the remaining animals are safe and contained.

Little Ponderosa Zoo is off Granite Road northwest of Clinton.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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Anderson County storm damage report

Posted at 11:29 am March 2, 2017
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There were reports of trees down, along with a few power lines, from the storms and heavy rain on Wednesday, Anderson County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Mark Lucas said.

Several roads were impassable for a while due to high water, but on most, the water had receded as of Wednesday evening, Lucas said. Some roads could still have debris, he said Wednesday.

“There was one tree that fell on a mobile home, but no major damage and no injuries have been reported,” Lucas said.

The Little Ponderosa Zoo had severe flooding, but much of the water there had receded and all the animals are safe. [Read more…]

Little Ponderosa Zoo floods; damage unknown, but animals safe, dry

Posted at 3:53 pm March 1, 2017
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The Little Ponderosa Zoo in Clinton has flooded. The damage is unknown, but the animals are safe and dry, the zoo said Wednesday afternoon, March 1, 2017. (Photo by Little Ponderosa Zoo)

The Little Ponderosa Zoo in Clinton has flooded. The damage is unknown, but the animals are safe and dry, the zoo said Wednesday afternoon.

“We have been hit with a lot of water today,” The Little Ponderosa Zoo said. “We have been able to keep our animals dry, but the damage to our bridges and buildings like our concession stand is for now unknown. We will know more once the water has receded.”

See The Little Ponderosa Zoo page on Facebook for more information. See a video posted on the zoo’s Facebook page below. [Read more…]

Barn fire reported at Little Ponderosa Zoo

Anderson County storm damage report

Little Ponderosa Zoo floods; damage unknown, but animals safe, dry

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