“Pet owners believe the cat returned to the house to look for another person,” he added.

Hero Cat…. sleeping occupants are giving full credit to their cat named Prince for waking them up, alerting them to potentially deadly fire. With assistance from a basement resident everybody got out. Pet owners believe the cat returned to the house to look for another person. pic.twitter.com/1RDVRgxNNk

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 16, 2024

The fire reportedly originated from a freezer motor, and spread to their dishwasher and cabinets. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage and displaced two residents, but there were no injuries or other deaths.

While it’s a miracle this family survived, Piringer said the story is an urgent reminder to keep smoke detectors in your home: “Many people think they will smell smoke & wake up if a fire occurs in their home, but this isn’t true. Fires can produce odorless gasses that are very toxic. Smoke alarms provide early warning so you can escape.”

Smoke Alarms Save Lives – The occupants of this TH house got out, Many people think they will smell smoke & wake up if a fire occurs in their home, but this isn’t true. Fires can produce odorless gasses that are very toxic. Smoke alarms provide early warning so you can escape. pic.twitter.com/dAznm4384g

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 15, 2024

Rest in peace to hero cat Prince, who tragically died after saving his family’s lives. Please share this story in memory of Prince.