Resident hospitalized, 3 cats rescued from Medford house fire

A fire burned through a home in Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday.

The fire was first reported shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Greenleaf Avenue. Photos and video showed smoke and flames billowing from a window of the home.

Fire officials said one resident was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

Three cats were inside the home and were rescued by firefighters. They were taken to an area veterinarian to be evaluated.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.