At least 30 cats rescued in Lombard animal shelter fire

Firefighters rescued at least 30 cats during a severe fire Sunday night at an animal shelter in Lombard, according to the village.The village posted an alert on social media shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday notifying the public that crews were responding to a structure fire at the shelter on East St. Charles Road.“The fire is under control, and firefighters have rescued at least 30 cats from the building,” the village said Sunday. “Fire officials believe most of the cats have been accounted for, although the total number has not yet been confirmed.”Lombard police assisted with traffic control. The public was asked to avoid the area while crews responded.Cat Guardians, an animal rescue center and shelter, has been operating for more than 35 years, according to its website. It takes in stray and homeless cats and offers them care and permanent placement if needed. The shelter also adopts out its cats and offers foster care.Attempts to reach the shelter were not immediately successful.This i