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Firefighters revive unresponsive family pet while battling Tiverton blaze
Crews saved the life of a family pet after a Tiverton fire late Thursday.
According to the Tiverton Fire Department, just before midnight, the Tiverton Fire Department responded to the Dadson Mobile Estates at 301 Bulgarmarsh Road for a reported structure fire.
Upon arrival, Engine 3 found smoke and fire coming from a mobile home.
Photo courtesy of Tiverton Fire Department
The fire was quickly brought under control.
While searching the structure for occupants or pets, firefighters located the family cat unresponsive under a bed. The cat was removed from the structure and was revived with oxygen.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.