9 Cats Killed In IE Mobile Home Fire, 1 Rescued: Cal Fire

YUCAIPA, CA — Nine cats died and one was rescued after a blaze erupted at a single-family mobile home early Wednesday morning in Yucaipa, fire officials said.

Firefighters from Cal Fire and the Yucaipa Fire Department, along with personnel from the Calimesa Fire Department, responded at about 6:35 a.m. to a residential structure fire in the 13000 block of Second Street, according to Cal Fire.

Crews arrived and found smoke coming from a mobile home and located 10 unresponsive cats inside during firefighting operations, fire officials said.

Firefighters immediately attempted to revive the animals, including performing rescue breathing, but nine cats died despite their efforts.

One cat was successfully resuscitated and transported to a veterinary hospital for further treatment, the agency said.

"While the loss of these animals is heartbreaking, this incident highlights the compassion and dedication of our firefighters, whose commitment to protecting lives extends to the animals that are part of our families," Cal Fire said.

No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.

No additional information was immediately available.