North Battleford Fire Department responded to a house fire on Wednesday afternoon

The North Battleford Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1021-111 Street at approximately 1:18 p.m., Jan. 15.

The Fire Department responded with one engine and three firefighters on the initial alarm.

When they arrived, firefighters found smoke coming from the front door of the house with tenants stating all people had escaped but a cat was still inside.

The firefighters made entry into the house and knocked down the kitchen fire quickly. Shortly after, a second pumper arrived with two firefighters who relieved the first.