A fire that broke out at 40 Arlington Ave. early on Friday morning brought out a large response of firefighters and resulted in multiple families being displaced.

While no residents of the 6-unit multi-family home were injured as a result of the blaze, Warren Fire Chief James Sousa reported that a few cats were lost in the fire.

Sousa reported that the fire began at around 1:40 a.m. Friday morning, bringing out all Warren fire apparatus, as well as mutual aid from Bristol. Fire units from Swansea and Barrington also responded to provide coverage for other areas of Warren while they handled the fire. In total, Sousa said around 40 firefighters were at the scene.

“The first crews were faced with heavy fire on the first floor, which quickly spread to all floors of the home,” he said. “The type of construction made it a challenge to attack based on the fire, which was traveling quickly through the walls.”

Sousa said that the cause of the fire was still under investigation by the State Fire Marshall, and that due to the age of the building and the amount of damage sustained, it was likely the building would be a total loss.

One firefighter who was hospitalized as a precautionary measure after responding was released shortly after being admitted with no issues, Sousa said. The fire response officially concluded around 5:30 a.m.

The Red Cross was called in to provide relief to affected families. Those who wish to help can donate clothes to a collection bin held within the lobby of police and fire headquarters in Warren (1 Joyce St.).