A massive black bear was found living in the Altadena home of a family who returned after being forced to evacuate due to the Los Angeles fires in January.

The two fires sparked on Jan. 7 during a historic wind event and swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, killing at least 29, burning over 37,000 acres, or 57.8 square miles, and leaving destroyed homes and livelihoods in their wake.

A 525-pound black bear sought refuge under a house in Altadena during the January wildfires. Identified as Barry by locals, the bear was safely lured

Take this giant bear, who took shelter during a recent fire under a house, and had to be lured out with a trick better suited to a cartoon character than a massive, dangerous wild animal. This enormous bear is well known to the locals of the Los Angeles neighborhood of Altadena,

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