Caldor Fire prompts hundreds of animal rescues in California

A California group has rescued hundreds of animals from the Caldor Fire as it rages west of San Francisco. The fire, which began on August 14, has scorched over 117,700 acres and is only 9% contained, according to CalFire.

Evacuation Team Amador, a group of 39 members and dozens of temporary volunteers, has rescued 483 animals since the fire started on August 14. The workers are keeping the animals safe at a ranch in Jackson, which is 82 miles away. Valerie Anderson, a dispatcher and secretary with the group, said the organization helps aid local animal controls and rescue organizations with transportation, care and veterinarian assessment — all things that can be hard to come by in the middle of an evacuation zone.