人與動物奮力求生
A big fire happened in Los Angeles.
洛杉磯發生了大火。
At least 24 people died, and 12,000 homes were burned down.
至少有24人喪生，12,000棟房屋被燒毀。
at least至少die(v.)過世die of…死於(疾病)die from…死於(外部因素)burn down燒毀、燒光be V-p.p.被動語態
More than 150,000 people had to leave their homes to stay safe.
超過15萬人被迫撤離家園以確保安全。
have no choice but to VR別無選擇只好～、不得不～
Many families brought their pets with them when they left.
許多家庭在離開時攜帶了他們的寵物。
bring(v.)攜帶、帶著with(prep.)和、與～一起
DACC helped care for these pets.
洛杉磯郡立動物保護與控制局協助照顧這些寵物。
DACC(Department of Animal Care and Control)郡立動物保護與控制局care for照顧、關心
They looked after dogs, cats, birds, and even reptiles.
他們照料了狗、貓、鳥類，甚至還有爬蟲類。
reptile(n.)爬蟲類動物
Other animal groups and vets also helped.
其他動物保護團體和獸醫也提供了支援。
veterinarian(n.)獸醫
They provided food, water, and health care for the animals.
他們為動物提供食物、水，還有必要的醫療照護。
provide(v.)提供provide sth. for sb.=provide sb. with sth.提供某物給某人health care costs醫療費用
In northern California, a horse center took in 400 horses and donkeys.
在加州北部的一家馬術中心，收容了400匹馬和驢子。
take in收容、收養
Some animals were brought by their owners, and others were rescued.
有些動物是由主人帶來的，有些則是被救起來的。
rescue(v.)拯救、搜救、營救
They worked together to save lives and give help to those in need.
他們齊心協力拯救生命，並為有需要的人提供協助。
in need有需要
This fire shows the importance of caring for both people and animals during emergencies.
這場火災顯示了在緊急情況下照顧人類與動物的重要性。
emergency(n.)緊急情況、突發事件emergency room急診室