Goliath, the only liger in Romania, died as a result of a fire at the zoo in Zaharești, Suceava. The fire affected a cabin and storage spaces, but most of the animals were saved.

Goliath, the only ligur in Romania, died in a fire that broke out at the zoo in Zaharești, Suceava County.

The incident occurred in the animal's quarantine area, where the fire started.

The fire affected a wooden cabin and several storage spaces, with the risk of spreading to other buildings. Although the flames did not directly manifest in the main animal area, Goliath could not be saved.

The intervention of firefighters from Suceava, Fălticeni, and Gura Humorului, along with volunteer services, was extensive, with several fire trucks and medical teams. Most of the animals were evacuated in time, but the authorities cannot confirm if there were any other losses.

The zoo was closed to the public at the time of the incident.

The ligur, a combination between a lion and a tiger, is a rare species, with only 20 specimens in the world.