Modesto firefighters responded to a house fire Thursday on Barham Court, where one person was injured and multiple pets were rescued, officials said.
Modesto’s Fire Department said crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming from a residence. A person with burn injuries was located near the home and was treated at the scene before being transported to an area hospital for further treatment.
Two cats were also rescued from the home. Modesto Fire said firefighters used specialized oxygen masks designed for pets to treat the animals for smoke inhalation.
Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the fire, preventing it from destroying the home, officials said…