Rescuers evacuate 15 residents of a house and save a cat during a fire in Kharkiv - SES

Rescuers evacuate 15 residents of a house and save a cat during a fire in Kharkiv - SES

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During a fire in the basement of a nine-story building in Kharkiv, rescuers evacuated 15 residents, including 3 children, and rescued a kitten.

A fire broke out in the basement of a nine-story building in Kharkiv. Rescuers brought 15 residents of the building out into the fresh air, including 3 children, and managed to save a small kitten. This was reported by the State Emergency Service, UNN reports .

The fire occurred in the basement of a nine-story building. Upon arrival of the rescuers, there was heavy smoke that was spreading up the stairwell from the basement. Rescuers brought 15 residents of the building out into the fresh air, including 3 children. In addition, they found a small kitten huddled in a corner in the smoky room. They immediately took it out of the danger zone, saving its life,

- the statement said.

Details

The State Emergency Service noted that no one was injured in the fire, and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

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