Family, cat rescued from house fire in West Philadelphia's Parkside section

Monday, January 22, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Firefighters helped a family escape a house fire in West Philadelphia early Monday morning. They also rescued a cat.

The fire broke out just before midnight in the 5100 block of West Girard Avenue in the city's Parkside section.
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Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor of the home.

In addition to helping the residents get out, they also rescued a cat from the burning home, reuniting the pet with its owners.
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No one was hurt.
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