Fire fighters remain on the scene of a major blaze in the North End at this hour.
The blaze started in a 3-storey wood frame home at 148 Victoria Street and threatened a large apartment building next door -- that threat so severe a second alarm was sounded bringing more equipment and fire fighters.
They managed to keep it from spreading to the nearby building.
Everyone was evacuated safely but two cats had to be resuscitated with pet masks. So far no word on the cause.
The Red Cross being called in for two people who need somewhere to stay at least for tonight.
