Terrified baby deer captured fleeing in viral video as Los Angeles wildfire wreaks havoc | Trend

A heartbreaking moment from the Los Angeles wildfires has taken over social media, as images of a baby deer frantically fleeing the flames in Altadena have gone viral. Shared on X (formerly Twitter), the 31-second clip captures the deer crossing a road, desperately seeking safety from the raging inferno.

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The Los Angeles wildfires, which have already burned more than 10,000 acres, continue to wreak havoc across Southern California, endangering human and animal lives.

Heartbreaking human stories emerge

In another gripping tale, two men and their dog found themselves trapped in their Pacific Palisades home as flames rapidly consumed the hillside. A video, also widely shared on X, shows the property surrounded by enormous flames. Footage shows one of the men trying to stay calm, reassuring his dog with a soft “Everything’s going to be okay” as the fire got closer.

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This story is one of many that highlight the unpredictable and destructive nature of the wildfires, which have forced tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. Emergency crews are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped in the chaos.

The devastation in numbers

The scale of the destruction is staggering. According to an AP report, ten people have tragically lost their lives in the wildfires raging in California over the past three days. More than 10,000 structures, including homes, offices and apartment buildings, have been reduced to rubble.

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Entire neighborhoods have been destroyed, and satellite images show shocking before and after images of the affected areas. “The devastation is apocalyptic,” commented one local official, urging continued evacuation efforts and support for survivors.

As the fires continue, communities across Southern California face immense loss and uncertainty. Efforts are underway to control the wildfires, but for many, the road to recovery will be long and arduous.