7 Oct 2026, Wed

First Responders Save Classic Cars From A Wildfire

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As the Mountain Fire tore through homes in Camarillo Heights, California, a group of first responders pulled off a daring rescue of two classic cars trapped in a garage while the house burned around them. The firefighters and deputies involved are being celebrated as heroes.

Risking their safety to save irreplaceable vehicles went well beyond the call of duty. The dramatic rescue offered a rare bright spot amid the devastation of the wildfire, preserving cherished machines that would otherwise have been lost to the flames.