BOSTON (WHDH) - A fire in Dorchester left 12 people, including six children, without a home Saturday night, but officials said no one was seriously hurt.

Firefighters responding to reports of a blaze on Geneva Avenue found flames coming out of a triple-decker building. All three floors were damaged.

Crews were able to rescue a cat named Simba from the fire, reuniting him with his family.

Two firefighters were taken to an area hospital with minor injuries, according to Boston fire officials.

The Red Cross is helping the displaced residents.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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