Meow, Cute! Batch of Kittens Rescued From SoCal Fire

A batch of kittens — who may have used up at least one of their nine lives each — are meowing with relief Wednesday, thanks to the efforts of Corona firefighters.

Firefighters from that agency rescued a total of six kitties from a SoCal blaze that left one person with minor injuries.

The fire was reported shortly before 9 a.m. in the 1200 block of E Street, near Sherman Avenue, according to the Corona Fire Department. Crews arrived to find a camper shell burning in a vacant lot, threatening nearby homes.

A bystander suffered minor burn injuries to his hands and was transported to a hospital for treatment, according to the fire department.

Crews quickly contained the fire and discovered six kittens on the property, traumatized but apparently uninjured.

The litter was turned over to Corona Animal Control and will be examined by veterinarians, a city official told City News Service.

She did not know when the kittens would be available for adoption. The whereabouts of the mother cat were unknown.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

— City News Service contributed to this report.