This scenario is playing out right now in Southern Cal. Five people in some remote part of the Angeles National Park had refused mandatory evac orders, got surrounded by the fire, and are now requesting rescue. Last I heard, the sheriff's dept chopper sent out there is unable to rescue them due to the fire conditions. Sounds like they'll just have to ride the fire out.

So far, I don't think I've heard of any "saves" by homeowners who defied evacuaton orders in the current big wildfire going on right now. Especially after the hot tub incident, I think the public sentiment is leaning towards people should get out when ordered to.