MILFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - A house fire in Milford ripped through several floors Friday night as crews worked to put out the flames.

Milford Fire was called to a home on Whitney Street sometime after 9 p.m. for the incident. A fire engine from Franklin was also called in for mutual aid as well, according to a social media post from their department.

Significant damage was visible at the multi-story house as firefighters sprayed down the building.

On firefighter was hospitalized, and two cats did not survive. A third cat was taken to a vet because it was having trouble breathing.

Investigators said the fire was started by a chimney or a wood stove.

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