2 People Escape As Fire Tears Through Seekonk Home
SEEKONK (CBS) -- Firefighters rushed to rescue the people and pets inside a multi-family home as a blaze ripped through it Tuesday morning.
The fire began around 9:40 a.m. in a three-story home on Hull Street.
Two people were inside at the time, but were able to escape the flames.
One told WBZ-TV's Mike LaCrosse that he used a fire escape to get out safely.
"It was all pretty much just like a quick instinct, 'I need to get out of here,'" said resident Malcolm Jones.
Fire at multi family home in #Seekonk is now out @cbsboston #WBZ pic.twitter.com/AKqh5LczCJ
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Fire officials said they rescued six dogs from the home, but unfortunately one cat died.
None of the residents or responding firefighters were hurt, but 4-6 people were displaced. The Red Cross was assisting them.
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Crews were still on the scene at noon to put out hot spots.
The cause of the fire was not yet known.