100 animals die in fire at Indianapolis pet store
Indianapolis Fire Department
Around 100 animals died in a fire at Uncle Bill's Pet Center in the 4800 block of West 38th Street on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.
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WRTV Staff
and last updated 2021-02-16 10:00:10-05
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. â An estimated 100 animals died of smoke inhalation after a fire broke out Monday night at a pet store in Indianapolis.
The fire was reported around 9 p.m. at Uncle Bill's Pet Center at Georgetown Plaza on the city's west side, according to Indianapolis Fire Department Battalion Chief Rita Reith.
Firefighters found black smoke pouring out of the building when they arrived. The fire was under control by 10 p.m., but crews initially had trouble finding its source.