Woman Pedals Through Raging Wildfire to Save 70lb Dog: He Rode on the Handlebars!

Woman Pedals Through Raging Wildfire to Save 70lb Dog: He Rode on the Handlebars!
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For residents of California, wildfire season can be a terrifying time. From October to April, the Santa Ana winds blow, and when a fire starts, it can spread so quickly that there’s no warning.

Within minutes, flames can leap from trees to houses, cascading down hillsides like falling water. Imagine you were driving back to your house and saw the fire coming. What would you do? Would you try to get as many of your valuables and papers out? Would you stay away to protect yourself?