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2 taken to hospital after fire at Exotic Bird Hospital

One bird was killed and two people injured, according to the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said on Wednesday, a preliminary investigation into what started the fire, reveals that the fire was caused by an oxygen tank explosion. The State Fire Marshal is continuing an investigation.

Two people were injured and a bird was killed in a fire at the Exotic Bird Hospital in Jacksonville Tuesday.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were on scene at the sanctuary, which is on New Kings Road South.

The two injured were taken to a local hospital, JFRD Captain Eric Prosswimmer confirmed.

Video shows smoke and flames coming through a huge hole in the roof.

The Exotic Bird Hospital treats pet birds, small mammals and reptiles.

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