Firefighters rescued animals from a blaze over the weekend.
Monmouth Junction firefighters battled smoke and flames to save five lives on Sunday -- four cats and a bird. SOUTH BRUNSWICK -- Crews battled smoke and flames to save five lives on Sunday -- four cats and a bird -- from a severe house fire.
At around 4:15 p.m., a married couple living in a home on Glenn Court smelled smoke coming from their living room and then saw thick smoke coming from their chimney, according to a statement from police. The couple immediately called 911.
When Monmouth Junction firefighters arrived, they found the fire had "spread up the chimney (and) into the attic and roof," the statement said.
Though the couple was able to get their pet dog out, they told firefighters their four cats and bird were still inside.
Firefighters entered the smoke-filled house and successfully retrieved all the animals and brought them to safety, the statement said.
The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes, according to officials.
No one was injured in the blaze, and the fire does not appear suspicious, police said. However, it remains under investigation.
The house was severely damaged, officials said, and the couple will be staying with family members.
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