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Pets can get lost during a disaster, microchipping can help
During disasters like the Park Fire, those evacuating are sometimes separated from their pets. Microchipping can help families be reunited with their animals if they are lost. Around 10 dogs are still separated from their owners in the aftermath of the Park Fire, according to listings on the lost animal website, Petconnect. Daniel Gebhart, a veterinarian at VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center in Chico, told NSPR in previous reporting that only 5% of the hundreds of pets he treated after the Camp and Bear fires had microchips.
Portions of Upper Bidwell Park Reopen as Park Fire Containment Progresses
As containment of the massive Park Fire continues to increase, parts of Upper Bidwell Park in Chico are beginning to reopen to the public. The fire, which sparked on July 24 in Upper Bidwell and has since grown to nearly 429,401 acres with 55% containment, has caused significant damage to the park and surrounding areas.
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