Unconscious cat saved with oxygen after house fire

A small ginger cat is held on the ground and is being given oxygen by two uniformed firefightersImage source, LFRS
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Firefighters used a pet oxygen mask and water to revive the unconscious feline

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A cat that was found unconscious in a burning building has made a full recovery after being rescued then revived by firefighters using an oxygen mask.

The un-named ginger feline was discovered in the fire at a terraced house in Broadway Place, Barrowford by Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service on 22 May.

They used water and a specially-fitted pet oxygen mask to get the cat breathing again before it was taken to the vet.

"We're happy to report the cat made a full recovery," Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service said on Facebook.

A firefighter in uniform holds the ginger cat which is wrapped in a blue blanketImage source, LFRS
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Firefighters performed the purr-fect rescue

Firefighters used breathing equipment as they put out the fire at the property in the home in Nelson.

Crews arrived at about 13:48 BST and were at the scene for about two hours.

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