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A fire broke out Wednesday in a Hollywood Hills apartment, prompting the evacuation of residents and the rescue of two cats, but no injuries were reported.

The blaze was reported at 9:20 a.m. in the 1800 block of North El Cerrito Place, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The occupants were safely evacuated and crews rescued the two pets, authorities said.

A total of 144 firefighters responded, and the two cats were treated by firefighters before being turned over to animal control, authorities said.

Crews kept the flames contained to the second-floor unit where the fire began in the three-story building, according to Brian Humphrey of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

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