UPDATE: Montclair Shelter Engulfed In Fire, Animals Safe

Montclair, NJ - Administrators at the municipally run Montclair Animal Shelter issued a plea for emergency help on Sunday after a fire reportedly took place in the facility's back kennel.

"All animals are safe, but we need emergency housing for our animals," shelter staff wrote on Sunday afternoon. "Please come to the shelter at 77 North Willow Street if you are able to provide temporary foster. We cannot access our supplies at this time so we will need you to provide your own crate and food. We will update everyone as we can."

Shelter staff provided an update around 3 p.m., letting the community know that foster homes have been found for all animals.

The fire apparently took place in the rear of the facility; Montclair 3rd Ward Councilman Sean Spiller posted updates on the incident via his Twitter account.

The shelter's call for help set off an immediate social media response in the community.

"Mikes Feed Farm will do what ever needs to be done as far as food... cages... supplies... we can deliver anywhere you need it," a local animal supporter wrote.

"Liberty Humane Society can help," a LHS staffer wrote. "We have room and are happy to transfer animals in - or hold them temporarily."

"My husband has the car until late tonight, but we can foster a cat or two if anyone can transport them," one local wrote.

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