VIDEO: Santa Rosa resident finds missing dog after long search through fire debris

SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Jack Weaver and his brother-in-law Patrick Widen trudged up a steep hill, three miles, in search of their parent's dog, "Izzy", who ran off the night of the fire.

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The two had to walk because authorities wouldn't let them into the area.

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When they finally found Izzy they were overjoyed. The owners tell ABC7 News Izzy is fine. Unfortunately, the family lost their home in the fire.

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Debbie Wolfe looks over the burned ruins of her home of 30 years Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Santa Rosa, Calif.

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