In Gatchina district, firefighters rescued 13 cats from a burning house

Fire crew of Leningrad region extinguished a burning private house in the village of Kovshovo. According to Lenoblpozhspass, thirteen cats were rescued from the flames.

So, on October 6, employees of the 105th fire department of the village of Vyritsa promptly left for the scene. Firefighters quickly eliminated the flames, which managed to damage only eight square meters of the interior.

Neighbors told rescuers that a cat remained in the smoke-filled rooms. Upon finding it, the firefighter noticed more than six feed bowls on the floor. He realized there were more animals in the house. As a result, 10 adult cats and 3 kittens were pulled out of the burning rooms and from under the skin of the chairs.

On the street, firefighters began to pump out smoke-inhaled animals and massage their hearts. Seven pets were in serious condition, and one cat was severely burned. Rescuers decided to take all the victims with them and took them to a veterinary clinic near their unit. The doctors stabilized the cats.

Now the rescued kittens were named Smoke, Smoke and Coal, volunteers are actively looking for a new home for them. One of the firefighters took Coal for himself during treatment and organized a fundraiser for medical care for other animals. The department thanked the staff for their sensitivity and saved lives.