2 People Escape Park Manor Fire, Family Cat Rescued

CHICAGO (CBS) – Two people escaped a fire Wednesday afternoon at a home in the Park Manor neighborhood, and firefighters rescued a cat.

The fire started around noon at a 3-story home near 71st and Vernon.

Still & Box at 7142 S. Vernon has 3 hand lines and Snorkel going. Crews working. No injuries to report at this moment. pic.twitter.com/qxDXEPPADO

— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) April 25, 2018

Fire officials said two people escaped the flames on their own. A cat was rescued from the building, and paramedics provided the pet with oxygen, according to a Fire Department spokesman.

The fire was extinguished by around 2 p.m. Officials said the building appeared to be a hoarding situation.

Still & Box on 71st & Vernon has been struck. A family cat was rescued and given oxygen. No injuries or transports to report. pic.twitter.com/CD6mrv7V0t

— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) April 25, 2018

No injuries were reported.

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