Crime & Safety

Sweet Kittens Rescued By Alameda Co. Fire Crews In Livermore

Engine 8 crews made the rescue Wednesday afternoon.

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One of the kitten's being cared for by an Alameda County firefighter.
One of the kitten's being cared for by an Alameda County firefighter. (Alameda County Fire Dept.)

LIVERMORE, CA — Alameda County Fire Department crews proved they have a soft spot for felines. Shortly after 12 p.m. Wednesday, Engine 8 firefighters rescued three very young kittens trapped in a vehicle engine in the 5700 block of East Avenue in Livermore.

With momma cat nearby, the crews cared for the rescued babes until animal control arrived.

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