MOBILE, Alabama -- Five lucky felines were saved by firefighters today after getting trapped in a fire that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to a home on Taylor Avenue.

The cats were rescued by firefighters and firemedics responding to the home at 2310 Taylor Avenue. Once outside the home, they were given oxygen by firemedics using special masks designated for animals.

One cat and three of her kittens were uninjured in the fire.

Firefighters were met with heavy smoke when they responded to the house just after 12 p.m. today. It caused an estimated $20,000 in damage.

The Bureau of Fire Prevention ruled the fire accidental. It started behind a Christmas tree in the home's living room after a power supply with multiple cords plugged into it malfunctioned.

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