"The Long Beach Fire Department responded to calls of a fire at a three-story apartment building in the 3500 block of Linden Avenue at about 7:30 a.m. Firefighters extinguished the flames seven minutes later, Long Beach Fire Capt. Jack Crabtree said. It was not immediately clear how long the fire burned before firefighters were able to tackle it. In all, 32 cats and one dog succumbed to the fire."
"The resident of the apartment was not home at the time. She told authorities that the animals did not belong to her and were planned for adoption, Crabtree said. Residents said that smoke spilled into the apartment building's hallway. The fire was contained to the single apartment unit, which was significantly damaged. No other occupants were affected. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, Crabtree said. Long Beach Animal Services, whom Crabtree said assisted and handled the animals after the fire was put out, was not available for comment on whether there were other animals inside the unit who were saved."
An apartment in the 3500 block of Linden Avenue in Long Beach caught fire Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived at about 7:30 a.m. and extinguished the flames seven minutes after arrival. Thirty-two cats and one dog died in the blaze. The apartment resident was not home and said the animals did not belong to her and were being prepared for adoption. Smoke entered the building hallway, and the fire was confined to a single unit that suffered significant damage. No other occupants were affected. The cause remains under investigation and Long Beach Animal Services assisted at the scene.
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