Cat saved from apartment fire

The City of Gresham’s first responders worked together this afternoon to save a cat from a residential fire. Multiple engines from the Gresham Fire Department responded to an apartment fire in the North Central neighborhood shortly before 1 pm.  

Firefighters checked the apartment and found a cat had been overcome by smoke.  While other crews extinguished the fire, a rescue crew began treating the feline victim. A Gresham Police patrol car was used to transport the cat to an area animal hospital, while a paramedic rode along to continue providing treatment. 

After additional work at the hospital, the black-and-white cat was revived. The cat is expected to recover. Efforts to reunite the cat with their owner are ongoing. 

Photo of cat receiving oxygen.

Photo of cat receiving medical treatment at animal hospital.