An Altadena family who evacuated due to the Eaton Fire returned to their home to find a furry friend underneath the house.

A massive bear escaped being injured by the Eaton Fire by finding shelter in a crawl space of an evacuated home.

Wildlife officials rescued a 525-pound bear found hiding underneath a home that was evacuated during the Eaton Fire.

A California resident was recently returning to his home after the devastating LA wildfires when he made a surprising animal discovery!

This collection of photos was curated by AP photo editors Leslie Mazoch and Rachel Leathe.