Man Reunites With Missing Dog After Evacuating During Fire

THIS is the heartwarming moment a pet owner reunited with his beloved dog after days of agonising search amid the deadly LA wildfires.

Casey Colvin broke down in tears of joy when his pup jumped into his arms after thinking he had been killed in the blaze.

The Pacific Palisades resident had been desperately looking for Oreo since a massive wildfire swept through the area last week, destroying Colvin’s home and leaving the region in ruins.

Colvin was at work when evacuation orders were issued, sparking a frantic five-hour effort to fight through gridlocked traffic and get home to save his two dogs.

While firefighters managed to rescue one of his pets, Tika Tika Tika, Oreo fled in panic and disappeared, NBC Los Angeles reports.

Just hours later, Colvin’s home was engulfed in flames, leaving him devastated and fearing the worst for his missing pup.

Determined not to give up, he began a tireless search, posting flyers and seeking help from neighbors and even a dog tracker.

A breakthrough finally came days later, when Oreo was discovered sleeping amid the charred debris of what was once Colvin’s neighbor’s home.

The pooch had miraculously survived five nights alone, surrounded by the smoldering remains of the wildfire.

In an emotional video capturing the reunion, Colvin can be seen approaching Oreo with a squeaky toy in one hand and his other dog tucked under his arm.

Overwhelmed with relief and gratitude, Colvin cried out: “Oh, thank you, Jesus! Thank you, God!” as he clutched Oreo tightly.

“Hi, booboo, how’s the fire?” Colvin asked through tears as he stroked Oreo’s fur and held him close.

The reunion offered a glimmer of hope in the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire, which has ravaged the Los Angeles area.

As of Sunday evening, the fire — the largest of three burning in the region — had scorched over 23,700 acres and was only 13 per cent contained.

The Eaton Fire, the deadliest of the blazes, has claimed 11 of the 24 deaths registered so far.

It had spread to more than 14,000 acres by Sunday and was 27 per cent contained.

As the sheriff’s office begins using cadaver dogs, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has warned that the death toll will probably continue to grow, with dozens more residents still missing.

Officials have warned that life-threatening conditions could worsen in the coming days, with strong Santa Ana winds expected to persist through Wednesday, further spreading the flames.

Displaced residents have been told they won’t be allowed to return to their homes until the red flag warning lifts later in the week.

LA could also face “explosive fire growth” in the coming days as blazing wildfires threaten to burn through more A-list neighborhoods.

Firefighters have been tirelessly fighting against the raging infernos which have decimated several regions of California with the threat of high winds set to cause further problems.