Mother cat and 4 kittens found safe after a fire

[Catherine]

She could have found a spot in the cellar or under something protective. These old homes have lots of places where air comes in.
The cat was smart enough to protect her kittens. She didn't even look dirty when they brought her out. She is a good mom.

I understand both fire fighters are okay now. They haven't said what caused the fire. It is too bad for the people in the houses that it spread so fast. They will have lost all their personal effects. Furniture can be replaced, but pictures and such are irreplaceable.