Neighbours desperately try to rescue pet cat as house goes up in flames

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A neighbour made a brave attempt to save a pet cat from a burning house. The terraced property, on St Matthews Road, in Edgeley, became engulfed in flames this afternoon (Tuesday, December 14).

Neighbour Kay Crosby, who lives on Derby Street, spotted the clouds of smoke streaming from the windows of the home after returning from work around 3pm. READ MORE:Woman taken to hospital in serious condition after two-car smash Knowing the group of men living in the house, she called them immediately to tell them the devastating news.

Luckily, everyone was out at work - but Kay was then told their pet cat would be stuck inside. Panicked, she jumped over the back yard wall and opened the back door to the house, and said she heard a cat meowing but