Written by: Amanda Angulo
The fires in El Dorado County continue to grow, engulfing acres of land, leading to the destruction of many homes and businesses throughout the region. The community is desperate for aid. Hearing their plea, the San Diego Humane Society is lending a helping hand by sending out a team to help animals affected by the fire. SDHS immediately reached out after a request was made from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
The Caldor Fire, located in the northern parts of Sierra Nevada, is continuing to grow. Over the weekend, authorities had to close down a 46-mile stretch of U.S. Route 50, the main route between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.
126,182 acres have burned as of Wednesday afternoon, and only 11% of the Caldor Fire has been contained, according to Cal Fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Newsom’s lack of leadership is a primary concern. During his time in office, he has neglected to take the necessary precautions for fire prevention. He is so intertwined with the election that he is not focused on the safety of Californians.
On Thursday, SDHS Officer Joy Ollinger and Officer Sandra Anderson were ready for their 10-hour road trip to El Dorado County. They will be deployed for 10 days to assist with duties. “I’m excited for the experience and the chance to help the animals that need help, the people that need help,” said Anderson. Both officers are part of the SDHS’s team that is specifically trained in dealing with fires.
The main objective of the team is to provide extra help and support for the crews already there. SDHS Sgt. Austin Seuferer mentioned, “our teams train and are ready to go behind fire lines if that’s what’s needed for the current mission.”
The team also understands that there is more than just attending to the animals that must be done as well. “I’m sure they are really overwhelmed because they’ve been dealing with this for a while. We’ll help with welfare checks. We will bring food and water to those evacuated and can’t get to their animals.” stated Officer Ollinger.
The SDHS team is well experienced with these situations. Last year in September, the team also rescued horses and sheep during the Valley Fire. Now, they will be working with the other teams in Northern California.
San Diego Humane Society Helps Impacted Animals From Caldor Fire
