Massachusetts

Firefighters Rescue Cat Hiding in Closet During Fire

Firefighters tackled a fire in a building with two families and a cat in Brockton, Massachusetts Wednesday morning.

The small room fire at 70 Dover Street was reported around 2:46 a.m.

The building was occupied by two families that were able to make it out of the home safely. One of the victims was treated on the scene for minor smoke inhalation, but refused transport to the hospital.

Firefighters managed to rescue a cat that was hiding in a closet.

Fire officials estimate that the fire caused $25,000 in damages.

No word on what caused the fire at this point.

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