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Fifty-Nine Cats Lost in Vinton Fire
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A horrific early morning fire in Vinton claimed the lives of fifty-nine cats, leaving only one feline survivor and a dog — both rescued by a resident who also suffered minor injuries. The blaze destroyed a small home, estimated at $100K in damage, and displaced two women who were previously cited for keeping over the legal limit of four cats and dogs — a charge later dropped. Neighbors were stunned by the sheer number of named pets, many kept indoors, and local animal welfare groups are calling it one of the worst pet loss incidents in the Roanoke area. The fire’s cause remains under investigation.
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