RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - In a First Alert Update, several animals are dead after an early morning structure fire at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City.

Around 12:40 a.m. on Friday morning, the Rockerville Fire Department responded to a report of an active fire at a detached agricultural shelter. Heavy fire and smoke conditions were reported at the scene.

The fire was contained, but first responders reported that a number of tortoises and alligators died in the fire.

No injuries were reported to firefighters or civilians.

At this time, it’s unknown how many reptiles died in the fire.

This is a developing story.

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