Companies were dipatched to the area for a possible dwelling fire. UD-9A arrived on scene reporting heavy smoke from 2 dwellings. UD-9 arrived in the rear reporting heavy fire in the garage of 2355. Companies lead off with an 1-3/4 wtr line and made a quick knock on the fire. There was minimal extension into the walls, with smoke in the 2 exposures. Medics rescued a kitten and some other animals from the home.