One injured in South Boston fire

(George Rizer/Globe Staff)

A cat injured in the fire had soot and ash washed from his face and mouth before he was given oxygen.

By Globe Staff

One person was taken to the hospital after a fire this morning on Mercer Street in South Boston.

Jennifer Mehigan, a spokeswoman for Boston Emergency Medical Services, said the victim was transported to Boston Medical Center. She didn't know the person's condition. A Boston Fire Department spokesman didn't immediately return messages seeking comment.

After helping out the human fire victims, firefighters turned their attention to the pets, rescuing a dog and two cats. One cat was brought back from the brink by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

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