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A woman was injured and four cats killed, while more than two dozen other pets were saved, in an overnight fire at a south London home whose owner is affiliated with an animal rescue organization.

Firefighters were called at 5:45 a.m. Friday to 68 Snowdon Cres., southeast of Adelaide Street and Southdale Road, where they rescued 25 cats and three dogs, platoon chief Kirk Loveland said.

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There was heavy smoke billowing from the two-storey home, and a resident was outside trying to go back in to rescue cats and dogs when firefighters arrived, Loveland said.

“They had to stop her from going back inside,” Loveland said of the resident, who was taken to hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.

Twenty-five cats and three dogs were rescued from the home, Loveland said, adding four cats were found dead inside.

The owner of the home is affiliated with the Saving Animals Lives Together (SALT) rescue organization, Loveland said.

The agency posted an update on its Facebook page Friday.

“Cats are being looked at by the vets, the owner of the house is in shock but otherwise OK. Your continued support is appreciated. We will most definitely be reaching out to those who offered to help,” the post said.

A fire department spokesperson said two firefighters who were bitten by cats were advised to see their doctors, though the cats’ shots were all updated.

The fire started in the kitchen, but the cause remains under investigation, Loveland said.