Puppy rescued from wildfire rubble in Northern California

Saturday, September 12, 2020
CHICO, Calif. (KGO) -- During what's been a dark week in California with the wildfires, there was a moment of hope.

The Butte County Sheriff's Office shared pictures of a puppy being rescued in Berry Creek.
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The town was virtually wiped out by the North Complex Wildfire and search and rescue teams checked out properties impacted by the fires.

VIDEO: Evacuees describe racing for safety as Bear Fire explodes in size in Butte County
Evacuees describe racing for safety as Bear Fire explodes in size in Butte County


This puppy has some minor burns but is now being cared for in Chico.

Authorities were able to track down the property owner who had to rush to evacuate and didn't have time to account for all their dogs.



Butte County deputies decided to name the puppy Trooper.



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