About 50 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a West Lothian zoo.
The fire broke out in the tropical house of the Five Sisters Zoo at Polbeth, West Calder, at about 03:50 BST and is understood to be confined to the tropical house.
The zoo is preparing an inventory of any animals not accounted for, a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said.
No people are thought to have been injured in the blaze.
'Top attraction'The fire service said 11 fire engines and specialist appliances were involved with bringing the blaze under control at its height.
End Quote Fire service spokeswomanThe Five Sisters Zoo has arranged for a vet to attend to the affected animals"
The building involved is single storey and approximately 82ft (25m) by 49ft (15m) in size. The nearby road is currently closed to traffic.
The spokeswoman added: "We're at the scene liaising with police and ambulance.
"The Five Sisters Zoo has arranged for a vet to attend to the affected animals and they are currently producing an inventory of any animals not accounted for."
The privately-owned zoo was established in 2005, according to its website. Its online page describes it as the "top wildlife, animal and exotics attraction in West Lothian".
The zoo, described as a non-profit making organisation, is said to have a collection of more than 130 different species of animals, birds and reptiles from around the world.
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