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 Shasta Lake City Fire Protection District says that they are responding as mutual aid for a fully involved structure fire burning at a residence on Blue Ridge Drive.

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 ...