Heartwarming moment pet owner cries with joy as he reunites with lost dog at burned LA home after thinking he was dead

After days of a torturous search amidst the terrible flames in Los Angeles, a pet owner finally got to see his beloved dog again.

When his puppy jumped into his arms after believing he had perished in the fire, Casey Colvin started crying.

Since a huge wildfire devastated Colvin’s house and left the surrounding in shambles last week, the Pacific Palisades resident has been searching frantically for Oreo.

Colvin spent five hours fighting through heavy traffic to get home to save his two dogs after evacuation orders were issued while he was at work.

Oreo ran away in terror and vanished, according to NBC Los Angeles, while firefighters were able to save one of the hispets, Tika Tika Tika.

Colvin was distraught and worried about his lost puppy when his house caught fire a few hours later.

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He started a never-ending hunt, distributing posters and asking neighbors and even a dog tracker for assistance.

Days later, a breakthrough was made when Oreo was found dozing off among the burned-out remains of the house that had formerly belonged to Colvin’s neighbor.

Amid the burning remnants of the wildfire, the dog had miraculously survived five nights by itself.

Colvin can be seen approaching Oreo with his second dog tucked under his arm and a squeaky toy in one hand in an emotional video that documents the reunion.

Oreo approached warily, then sprang into his arms as Steve cooed softly to his terrified pet.

Colvin said, overwhelmed with relief and thankfulness: Oh, thank you, Jesus! God, thank you! as he firmly gripped Oreo.

How’s the fire, booboo? Colvin hugged Oreo close and caressed his fur while asking through tears.

Following the horrific Palisades Fire that has devastated the Los Angeles area, the reunion provided a ray of hope.

The largest of three fires raging in the area, it had burned over 23,700 acres and was just 13% contained as of Sunday evening.

Of the 24 fatalities reported thus far, 11 have been attributed to the Eaton Fire, the most deadly of the fires.

By Sunday, it had grown to over 14,000 acres and was 27% contained.

With scores more persons still unaccounted for, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has issued a warning that the death toll is likely to rise when the sheriff’s office starts utilizing cadaver dogs.

Strong Santa Ana winds are predicted to continue through Wednesday, which could further spread the flames, and officials have warned that life-threatening conditions might get worse in the days ahead.

Residents who were displaced have been informed that they will not be permitted to go back to their homes until the red flag warning expires later this week.

Additionally, as flaming wildfires threaten to engulf additional A-list residences, Los Angeles may experience “explosive fire growth” in the days ahead.

With heavy winds threatening to cause more issues, firefighters have been relentlessly battling the roaring infernos that have devastated various parts of California.

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But despite the commotion, Colvin has found solace in the knowledge that his pet has returned safely.

He earlier informed a local NBC reporter that his two pets deserved more than this.

What caused the LA wildfires?

by International News Reporter Juliana Cruz Lima

It is thought that the scorch marks left by an earlier fire, which may have been started by fireworks on New Year’s Eve, are what started the deadly Palisades Fire, which has destroyed Los Angeles and killed at least eight people.

Six days later, high winds may have rekindled leftovers of the previous fire, which blazed in the Temescal Ridge area of the Santa Monica Mountains, causing one of California’s most damaging wildfires, according to a Washington Post investigation.

The Palisades Fire may have started in the same location as the New Year’s Eve fire, which was put out after consuming four acres, according to satellite photos and other data.

The first fire was put out in a matter of hours, but the strong winds and extreme drought that preceded the second fire made it ideal for reignition.

We know that fires reignite and change from smoldering to burning, according to Michael Gollner, a fire expert at the University of California, Berkeley.

“There is no doubt that the ignition was brought on by something that had rekindled from the prior fire within a week.

Residents in the area complained about what they called a sluggish response time to the second fire.

Witnessing the beginning of both fires, Michael Valentine saw a clear distinction.

The response was excellent and quick the first time. However, he said that the second was slower and hampered by the strong gusts.

Valentine stated that the line was crowded and resources were delayed as crews attended to other emergencies in the city when he and his spouse contacted the Los Angeles Fire Department to report the Palisades Fire.

Early on, a helicopter trying to provide water was unable to function because of the hazardous winds.

The fire was fast expanding by the time Valentine observed any firefighting attempts, which he estimated took 45 minutes.

Valentine took matters into his own hands as a result of the delay, wetting down houses in his area and was burned and hurt in the process.

Locals have added to the tragedy by pointing out the risks associated with fireworks when there is a drought.

An hour before the fire started, Darrin Hurrwitz, a hiker in the area, claimed to have smelled smoke close to the starting spot, but he disregarded the allegation once the smell subsided.

“You got to know better,” said another resident, blaming the New Year’s Eve revelers. It’s dry. No precipitation is present. The fire was then rekindled on Monday when the Santa Anas arrived.

Although it is still unclear if the Palisades Fire was directly caused by the New Year’s Eve fire, state and federal investigators are still looking for hints in the burn scar area.