The group then passed horrific scenes as they fled back down the mountain, including burning cars and trees. Related: Neighbors Broke Gate to Save Grandma, 77, Who Lost ‘Dream’ Home in L.A ...

The police in San Bernardino, Calif., said they had apprehended a man in connection with the small brush fire. The blaze’s progress had been stopped by fire crews, officials said.

The group then passed horrific scenes as they fled back down the mountain, including burning cars and trees.

As they evacuated the pets, Serban-Lawler tells PEOPLE, her next door neighbor's home "was already in flames." The group then passed horrific scenes as they fled back down the mountain, including ...