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SEE IT: Man risks his life to save rabbit from raging California wildfires

 SEE IT: Man risks his life to save rabbit from raging California wildfires
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A video reportedly shows a panicked man rescuing a rabbit from California wildfires that raged mere inches away. The Sacremento Bee reported that the incident occurred Wednesday along Highway 1 near La Conchita. So far, the Thomas Fire has destroyed at least 90,000 acres and is only five percent contained. The now-viral video shows an unidentified …

Woman stole credit cards and checkbooks from wildfire victims: Police
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October 18, 2017

Woman stole credit cards and checkbooks from wildfire victims: Police

A Petaluma, California, woman was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing money from wildfire victims. According to the Petaluma Argus-Courier, police arrested Katie Lehnhard, 31, on suspicion of mail theft and fraud. Lehnard’s victims are reportedly evacuees from Santa Rosa fires who are in shelters in Petaluma. SFGate reported that a fire victim informed police of fraudulent charges made …