Firefighter hospitalized, cats die in blaze at Culver City strip mall
that broke out early Saturday morning at a strip mall in Palms with a boarding hotel for pets, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Nineteen cats were found at the scene, said department spokesperson Brian Humphrey, but only two survived.“Seventeen sadly proved beyond medical help,” Humphrey said. “Two of them were viable and could be resuscitated. They were provided medical support from firefighters until the business owner arrived” and brought the cats in for emergency veterinary care.
The fire damaged an additional four businesses in the one-story strip mall, according to the release, including a nail salon, smoke shop, martial arts studio and staffing agency. A jewelry store and restaurant were also affected. Firefighters remained on the scene after the fire was contained to talk with cat owners who were looking for their pets, Humphrey said. Some of the owners are out of town.“Cat Place LA is a luxury cage-free hotel exclusively for cats,” the business’ website says. “Your beloved cat deserves the best treatment while you are out of town.”
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