Here’s How A ‘Curious Kitty Cat’ Prompted A Fire Department Response In Morris County

No, we’re not kidding! Emergency crews blamed (well, let’s say attributed) the cause of an early morning call regarding a gaseous odor in Morris County to a “curious kitty cat” — here’s how.

Mount Tabor Fire Department response on Harry and Judy Drive in Parsippany (Not actual cat)
Photo Credit: *Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department via Facebook (Inset: Pixabay user Pexels)*

Valerie Musson

01/27/2023 11:07 a.m.

The cat managed to jump onto the counter of an apartment on Harry and Judy Drive in Parsippany and activate the gas stovetop, said the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department, which responded to the “feline fiasco” around 7:20 a.m. Friday.

Fortunately, it didn’t take long for crews to secure the stove and ventilate the area.

“Thankfully, the cat still has 8 lives left,” MTVFD said.

Crews then cleared the scene to respond to an alarm at Gates Court. This one was caused by a pull station with no smoke or fire present, MTVFD said (unless the cat was still extremely curious and somehow incredibly elusive).

Interested in becoming a volunteer and helping manage future “feline fiascos?” Details can be found on the Mount Tabor Fire Department’s website. You can also make a one-time donation here.

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