Honk News (Los Angeles, CA) – A man who went to a neighborhood ravaged by continuous flames in Los Angeles discovered another thing to care for among the rubble: a lonely dog left behind.
Rick Miller stated on Jan. 9 that he was checking in on a friend’s property in Altadena, Calif., which had been affected by the wildfires when he noticed an injured, stray dog across the street who needed assistance.
Miller jumped into action, laying a blanket over the canine, which had light-colored fur and brown eyes, for comfort while he and his buddies worked out how to get the animal out of the rubble and to safety.
“It’s about caring for each other and like everyone needs help right now,” Miller told CNN as he began to tear up. “Sorry for crying but it’s really emotional seeing my friends lose their houses and people losing their animals and so [we] try to help each other out.”
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Miller told the newspaper that he chose to send the dog to the Pasadena Humane Society for treatment and care. He stated that he was driven to help the dog in any way he could because the wildfires had taken a toll on everyone, and it was simply a small act of compassion that he could perform.
The Pasadena Humane Society verified to CNN that they received the dog, which had been treated for wounds and smoke damage. It was unclear whether the dog belonged to one of the households that had evacuated the neighborhood.
It was earlier reported that the shelter had taken in over 300 pets displaced by the flames.
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According to CNN, at least ten people have perished as a result of the Los Angeles wildfires. Thousands of residents have been forced to abandon their homes as a result of the Palisades fire, which, according to Cal Fire, is one of the most devastating in Los Angeles history, as well as the Eaton fire.
According to officials, the two flames have burned up to 10,000 structures, including homes and offices. According to NPR, numerous wildfires in the Los Angeles area have already burned over 35,000 acres.
The National Weather Service warned that the flames could spread further owing to heavy winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph anticipated for Friday. Forecasters predict that the severe winds will subside over the weekend before starting next week.