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House fire that injured two firefighters, killed family’s cat was intentionally set, officials say
A northeast Cedar Rapids fire that damaged a family's home was set intentionally, officials said Monday.
The Friday fire at 1639 Hollywood Blvd. NE - in which a family of four's cat died and two firefighters were injured - resulted in the sun porch and a portion of the kitchen receiving extensive fire damage.
The family of four was been displaced due to the fire.
According to a news release, the investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the fire department at 319-286-5200.
The two firefighters who were injured have been treated and released, said Cedar Rapids public safety spokesman Greg Buelow.
Engine 1 pulls out of the Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, in Cedar Rapids. (Gazette file photo)
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