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6 cats, 1 dog killed in southeast Edmonton fire

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Edmonton firefighters rescue animals from ‘very involved’ fire
WATCH ABOVE: Multiple fire crews were called to a mobile home in southeast Edmonton Thursday that saw no humans get hurt but over half a dozen pets were killed. Still, fire crews were able to rescue three of the animals who appeared very grateful to the firefighters – Oct 14, 2016

A mobile home fire in the southeast Edmonton community of Mill Woods Thursday morning saw firefighters remove six dead cats from the residence as well as a dog who did not survive.

No humans were injured as a result of the fire and firefighters were able to rescue two dogs and a cat from the home.

Crews with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services were called to the Lee Ridge Mobile Home Park on Lee Ridge Road at 11:42 a.m. after a neighbour reported flames and smoke could be seen at the property.

“The fire was very involved,” District Chief John Iwaniuk said. “With a lot of the initial flame, they fought a lot of it exterior-wise…it was very stubborn from the interior.

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“The two dogs that were taken out are doing just fine.”

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Crews were able to put the fire out by 2 p.m. and said the blaze did not affect any surrounding homes.

There is no word yet on what caused the fire or how extensive the damage is.

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