Local Weather Crime Politics Toll of Commuting Clear 57° LIVE Local Weather Crime Politics Toll of Commuting 4 people, 5 cats rescued from fire in Torrington Firefighters responded to a porch fire at 260 Park Ave. just before 4 p.m. Rose Shannon
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Firefighters responded to a porch fire at 260 Park Ave. just before 4 p.m
Crews found that the fire spread to the outside of the home and the second floor. They also said that there was heavy fire consuming the porch area
Initial reports indicated that the home was empty, but officials heard banging and calls for help coming from inside the home. They said that despite the intense flames, heavy smoke and advancing fire, firefighters rescued four people from the first floor, including two who were removed through a window
The group was taken to the hospital. Their conditions are not