MINOR DAMAGE FROM FIRE AT CAT RESCUE IN NEW KEN

Minor damage was reported in a fire yesterday at a cat rescue facility in New Kensington.  The Trib reports that the fire at Frankie and Friends in the 700 block of 5th Avenue was reported around 5:20 PM.  A small planter caught fire outside the building by either spontaneous combustion or a discarded cigarette butt.  A neighbor used a fire extinguisher to put out the flame.  No injuries were reported and none of the cats inside were harmed.