Hundreds of animals were killed Friday when a fire broke out at a Dallas shopping center.
The 579 animals, mostly small birds, in a pet shop at Plaza Latina shopping center died from smoke inhalation, Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans said in a statement.
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Dallas Fire-Rescue said that by the time firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and flames were rising from the building, FOX Dallas reported.