At 17:54 the St Lucie Co. Fire District was called to 20 Aqua Ra Dr in Jensen Beach. Crews arrived at this duplex apartment to find smoke coming from the attic. Firefighters located and extinguished a fire in the attic of one of the apartments. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire. Approximately 45 to 50 cats died. Firefighters were able to save approximately 10 cats. The occupants were assisted by the Red Cross with housing and clothing. One firefighter sustained a minor injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation. DC Tom Whitley
