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Watch: Police race to save shelter dogs, cats from California fire

All 60 animals rescued are safe in foster homes.

SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — If you're viewing on the 5 On Your Side app, tap here for multimedia.

As fire crews spent hours fighting the Nelson Fire in Solano County, California the Vacaville Police Department worked to save dozens of lives at an animal shelter.

According to the Vacaville Police Department, officers worked with the Solano County SPCA, its staff and volunteers to evacuate all the animals housed at the Vacaville facility.

The department released body camera footage of the rescue.

All 60 animals rescued are safe in foster homes.

"We are hoping to get in there tomorrow to clean up the ash and debris inside our kennel building and around the property," the Solano County SPCA said in a Facebook post.

The Nelson Fire was contained over the weekend. It burned nearly 2,200 acres.

Those looking to donate to the Solano County SPCA should check back to the organization's Facebook page. Once it's able to re-enter the facility, workers will be able to assess their needs and announce when they'll be able to accept donations.

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