Alert Greenville Zoo security officer prevents fire from spreading
GREENVILLE, S.C March 31 2020
An attentive security officer working at the Greenville Zoo helped to prevent a major fire on Sunday.
The security officer noticed a fire at a shed on the property and called 911.
The City of Greenville says no animals or Greenville Zoo employees were hurt after a small fire Sunday evening.
Spokesperson Beth Brotherton says the electrical fire happened around 9 p.m. and damaged a storage shed. Greenville FD quickly responded.
Brotherton praised the attentiveness of the security guard who called 911.
The quick action prevented further damage, Brotherton said.