Swansea Fire Department rescues multiple pets, determines cause of afternoon blaze

Two local fire departments made pet rescues during residential fires on Tuesday.

According to the Swansea Fire Department, at just after 1:00 p.m., Engines 2 and 3, Ladder 2, Rescue 1, and Cars 1 and 2 were dispatched to Prairie Avenue for a structure fire.

The occupant of the home was able to exit the structure with two dogs.

Firefighters working on the interior were able to rescue two cats from the house.

Outside, the fire had extended to the second floor and attic, but was quickly knocked down before extending further.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.

During this event, a Warren Rescue was on scene as Swansea Ambulance Corps units were unavailable due to being on other calls. Swansea Fire Station 2 was covered by a Warren Engine crew. Rescue 1 later cleared the scene to respond to a motor vehicle accident with extraction at Wilbur Avenue and Gardners Neck Road with Engine 1.

The Fall River Fire Department also made a pet rescue minutes after Swansea made theirs.