Flames tore through a home on Napoleon Avenue in New Orleans Thursday evening.
NOFD posted pictures of the scene in the 2200 block.
NOLA Ready said it was a three alarm blaze requiring additional units to assist the first responding crews.
Pictures showed a cat firefighters rescued at the scene.
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The department did not release additional information initially about any injuries.
Authorities advised people to avoid the area due to firefighting equipment blocking streets.
