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18 cats rescued from burning home in Paulsboro, NJ

2024-06-12

It was an intense rescue operation in Gloucester County as crews rescued more than a dozen cats trapped inside a burning home.

The fire broke out in the 100 block of West Broad Street in Paulsboro around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Firefighters and animal control officers worked together to get the 18 cats to safety.

Crews did have to give oxygen to some of those animals.

No humans were hurt in the fire.

Investigators are now trying to figure out what sparked the flames.

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Theresa Plasmier

06-12

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Adam Hensman

06-12

so glad the days were saved there wonderful animals not sure why they had 18 but at least nobody was hurt hopefully they have insurance to get the house rebuilt

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