William McNamara could be an actor … however the one appearing he did this week was appearing 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 Stay” 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 individuals left animals at house and went out for the evening … and, once they tried to return again to rescue the animals, cops would not enable them in.

Billy was already within the Palisades … so, as a substitute 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 thought what to do — however, his eyes and lungs are tousled due to extended publicity to the fireplace.

William would not take any reward for his rescue efforts … as a substitute highlighting a number of individuals he is aware of who run the Animal Advocacy Community, claiming simply three of them rescued greater than 300 animals for the reason that 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 … hearken to what Billy has to say. Clearly, it is one large collective effort.

The Palisades Hearth is by far the biggest 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 individuals like Billy are already doing their greatest to make an influence on their neighborhood.