The evacuations forced some people to take shelter and it's not just them having to endure it, but their beloved animals as well.
A disaster team partnered with the Red Cross to make sure the evacuated pets have a roof over their heads too.
A disaster team partnered with the Red Cross to make sure the evacuated pets have a roof over their heads too.
There are two different shelters available and it means most pet owners will be separated from their animals.
Displaced humans are staying at the Red Cross shelter at Mariposa Elementary School.
The only exceptions are for service animals, like seeing eye dogs.
Other pets will stay nearby in temporary housing provided by the Central California Animal Disaster Team.
In less than two days, the shelter has accumulated nearly 50 pets.
Some of those forced to evacuate, like Dawn Ross, chose to keep their animals close by the first night and sleep in the car with them. "We're not used to being away from our animals," said Dawn.
In less than two days, the shelter has accumulated nearly 50 pets.
"Our goal is to be able to take care of their pets so the people can focus on taking care of themselves," said Naomi Flam with the Central California Disaster Team.
Some of those forced to evacuate, like Dawn Ross, chose to keep their animals close by the first night and sleep in the car with them. "We're not used to being away from our animals," said Dawn.
Those with pets say being away from home has taken a toll on everyone. "My cat's in shock... she literally is in shock," said Terri Scott.
Scott says she has what's dearest to her heart with her, but can only think of the firefighters who are out there, day in and day out. "They don't pay them enough to go out there and risk their lives to keep our homes safe," said Scott.
Both the Red Cross and the animal shelter say they do plan to stay open as long as they're needed.