Fire and Rescue NSW saves cat from burning building on Brighton St in inner west suburb Concord on Tuesday

A cat has been pulled from the flames engulfing an inner west home before the building collapsed. See how firefighters saved the day.

The timely rescuers. Picture: Supplied

Firefighters have narrowly managed to rescue a cat from a burning building in Sydney’s inner west.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to Brighton St in the inner west suburb Concord about 11am on Tuesday.

About 25 firefighters and six fire trucks rushed to help after neighbours noticed the unoccupied home had gone up in flames.

The fire at the property. Picture: Supplied

The cat being rescued from the burning building

Firefighters forced their way inside and carried the pet to safety before the blaze completely destroyed the building.

The building has been entirely extinguished, but part of the home collapsed due to significant fire damage.

The cat is now in the care of a family friend and was due to be taken to a nearby vet for precautionary medical checks.

FRNSW’s Investigation and Research Unit has been notified as experts work to determine where and how the fire started in the home