Two kittens named Smokey and Lucky lived up to their names after they were rescued from a fire in Thornton Heath.
Firefighter David Sandys with Smokey
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Colliers Water Lane and were immediately told that two five-week-old kittens were still inside the property.
Four people had left the house before the Brigade arrived and one of the occupants had managed to rescue the mother cat and four other kittens, but conditions were so bad that it prevented the rescue of the remaining two.
“Firefighters immediately began fighting the fire on the ground floor while two others went inside to look for the kittens,” said Station Manager Robert Scrivener, who was at the scene. “We knew they were in the first floor bedroom, but given the severity of the fire and the amount of smoke, we didn’t think they would stand much of a chance.
Lucky the kitten was checked over by the RSPCA.
“But miraculously, both firefighters returned quickly with the two missing kittens, who had been hiding amongst clothing. The tiny kittens were unconscious but breathing and firefighters gave them oxygen and CPR.
“Thankfully, both kittens regained consciousness and they didn’t want to let go of the firefighters who came to their rescue. But after lots of care and cuddles, the RSPCA took them to the vet to be checked over.“
The kittens had not been named due to their young age and firefighters temporarily named the little felines Smokey and Lucky.
Smokey the kitten didn’t want to let go of the firefighter who came to its rescue
