As hundreds of people ran away from the flames this week, a special team ran toward them — to save animals and pets left behind.
The response team found one remote property with dozens of animals surrounded by flames, trapped in cages and tied up. The terrain was treacherous.
More than 100 animals were found on the property, and the county is now conducting an animal cruelty investigation.
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