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Cats rescued by Takoma Park firefighters

WASHINGTON — Firefighters rescued two cats trapped during a Takoma Park, Maryland, apartment fire over the weekend.

Capt. David Barcenas and Kyle Holder, a tillerman, brought the cats to safety.

The cats did require about 10 minutes of oxygen after Takoma Park firefighters from Station 2 brought them to safety. The cats and their owner were quickly reunited.

No people were hurt in the blaze on Hudson Avenue, according to Montgomery County’s Fire & Rescue news blog.

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