William McNamara could be an actor … however the one performing he did this week was performing like a hero — ‘trigger he saved a number of animals left behind within the Pacific Palisades wildfire.

The longtime movie and TV actor joined us on “TMZ Dwell” Friday … and, we had a ton of questions on his animal rescue operations this week — kicking off when officers closed the roads into the Palisades.

McNamara explains some folks left animals at residence and went out for the evening … and, once they tried to return again to rescue the animals, cops would not permit them in.

Billy was already within the Palisades … so, as an alternative of leaving, he began rescuing pets — rounding up canine, pigs, peacocks, horses and different animals and getting them to security.

McNamara says he has some expertise saving animals … so, he did not go into this with no concept what to do — however, his eyes and lungs are tousled due to extended publicity to the hearth.

William would not take any reward for his rescue efforts … as an alternative highlighting a couple of folks he is aware of who run the Animal Advocacy Community, claiming simply three of them rescued greater than 300 animals because the fires broke out — and asking the general public for donations for them.

As for what to do with all of the animals now, particularly if their homeowners have nowhere to go … take heed to what Billy has to say. Clearly, it is one massive collective effort.

The Palisades Hearth is by far the most important of the fires at present plaguing Los Angeles … consuming almost 20K acres already, and it is solely 8% contained presently.

It is nonetheless early on within the restoration course of … however, common folks like Billy are already doing their finest to make an influence on their group.