Nurse Uses Truck To Save Fire Victims; Toyota Offers Him New Ride

PARADISE, CA -- A California nurse received praise Tuesday after selflessly using his truck to rescue victims of the destructive Camp Fire, which took the lives of at least 42 people. Allyn Pierce, who shared a photo of his burned Toyota on social media, said he used his truck to help evacuate patients at a local hospital.

“It’s completely traumatic,” Pierce told the New York Times. “When I close my eyes at night, I see fire.”

Pierce received praise on Facebook for his efforts to save others.

"Thank you for all that you did today," Jeanette Krzyzek wrote. "You made many sacrifices to help others. Glad you’re safe!!!"

Matt Chiofolo wrote, "Awesome job man! Again so glad you guys are ok!!"

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Pierce even received a response from the official Facebook account for Toyota USA.

"Hi Allyn, we are humbled you'd risk your life and Toyota Tundra to drive people to safety," the company wrote. "Don't worry about your truck, we're honored to get you a new one!"

For Pierce's efforts, a GoFundMe was also established for him and his family. As of Tuesday morning, the page received $13,000 in donations.

The Camp Fire, which erupted Thursday morning, has been named the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in recorded California history. It has burned more than 125,000 acres and destroyed more than 7,000 structures. Firefighters hope to contain the fire by the end of the month.

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