Ants Blamed For Fire That Killed Several Cats

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A house crawling with cats caught fire in Daytona Beach Tuesday morning. Investigators say the fire was started by ants. Firefighters say more than 80 cats were living in the house and nine of the cats did not make it out alive.

Firefighters had to rescue dozens of other cats when the house on Vine Street started burning. The fire started in the middle of the home. The owners said the living room was used to house as many as 80 cats.

Investigators said carpenter ants building a nest in a wall were shocked in an electrical outlet and caught fire. The owners got out safely, but 23 cats were taken to the Flagler Humane Society. The others will have to be captured during more visits to the property.

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Source: Orlando Sentinel