Meet Flame Instagram's "pawsome" new star

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A stray kitten has become an Instagram-famous firehouse mascot after it was rescued by a firefighter in Greenville, South Carolina.

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The then newly-born ginger tabby was found in search of food at the Belmont Fire Department about two years ago, when it was so sick and small. 26-year-old station engineer Jordan Lide took care of it, giving it fried chicken and nursing it back to health, according to reports.

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The cat, now named Flame, has his own Instagram page with more than 17,000 followers and fans from all over the world. Cute photos Flame dressed as a firefighter are always posted on the account.

Netizens were also quick to comment online that their hearts would just melt to see a bunch of tough guys gathered around a cat, who reportedly gets more gifts and cards than they do even at Christmastime.

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As a local celebrity, the cat has been a key member of the firefighters’ team and said to be the "purrfect" comfort to them when they are stressed.

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