How Goats Protected A Man's El Dorado County Property From A Wildfire

2,250 views · Published 2 August 2018 · 2:02 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: KCRA 3 · 2018 · News & Politics

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A wildfire ignited near Shingle Springs Wednesday, forcing evacuations in the area. As firefighters battled the flames and worked to protect homes, goats were a key tool in saving one man's El Dorado County property. Roy Austin said the fire department was able to stop the fire at his property line because his goats help create defensible space. Get the full story in the video above.

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