The Cat Guardians shelter fire

What changed

• Forty-two cats have temporary housing arranged after a fire left Cat Guardians’ Lombard shelter uninhabitable. That means places for the displaced animals to go—but not yet a home for the volunteer rescue operation that has cared for stray and homeless cats for more than 35 years.

Still open then

• The final number of cats accounted for, their condition, human injury information, the fire’s cause and the extent of damage remained unconfirmed.
• A completed animal accounting, confirmed care and placement arrangements, and an assessment of whether the shelter can operate safely.

What we knew first

• Authorities reported at least 30 cats rescued, and a village spokesperson said the fire was under control by about 10 p.m. Sunday.

Still open then

• The final number of cats accounted for, their condition, human injury information, the fire’s cause and the extent of damage remained unconfirmed.

We said we'd watch for

• A completed animal accounting, confirmed care and placement arrangements, and an assessment of whether the shelter can operate safely.