One Family Defends Home Against Wildfire | Reno News

A wildfire the size of 66,000 acres has forced thousands to flee, but one Reno homeowner, Daniel Bartell, fought back with nothing but a garden hose and shovel—saving his home and all his animals, including goats, emus, and dogs. His wife Monique recounts how sudden winds turned their situation dire, while neighbors lost everything—including a couple’s dream wedding home. Though they’re safe, Monique now faces the heartbreaking task of finding new homes for their rescued animals as their property can no longer shelter them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2925fbd0b3365582