According to CBS 12 in Providence, 9 people including 3 cats escaped a fire on Sidney Street in New Bedford early Saturday morning. The New Bedford Fire Department stated the tenants were woken up by the sound of smoke alarms, as the individuals on the first floor say they were able to see flames coming from the third floor of the apartment. The fire was caused by an accidental electrical event in the third-floor dining area as no firefighters or tenants were hurt. 

The tenants are now being assisted by the Red Cross and family members.