A new feline mother and her brood are on the mend after Victoria fire crews discovered her suffering the effects of smoke in a Thursday (Aug. 29) morning fire.
Victoria firefighters were met with heavy smoke billowing from 950 Humboldt St. shortly after 7:30 a.m.
The fire was quickly upgraded to a general alarm, Victoria Fire said in a social media post.
Fortunately, the fire had already been extinguished, though there was significant water damage throughout the space due to the building’s sprinkler system.
While the crew was checking for hot spots and ensuring the fire was completely extinguished, a firefighter discovered a female cat that had been overwhelmed by smoke.
“Without hesitation, she brought the cat outside and began administering oxygen. As the cat started to recover, the occupant of the unit anxiously approached and mentioned that there were six two-week-old kittens still inside,” the post reads.
Firefighters re-entered the smoke-filled unit and found the kittens huddled together in a closet. The kittens were gently placed into a helmet and brought out to safety.
“At this point, all animals, including the mother cat and her kittens, appear to be doing well.”
