46 Photos Of Random Objects That Somehow Survived The Los Angeles Fires

People are being allowed to return to what remains of their homes, and some are discovering unusual items that were left untouched by the fires.

Aerial view of extensive landscape with widespread rubble and debris after a devastating fire, showing destroyed homes and buildings
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1.A typewriter:

Person with backpack examines damaged items in a debris-filled outdoor area, possibly after a disaster
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2.A vintage car parked directly in front of a destroyed home:

Classic car parked on a street in front of a burned-out residential area, with visible damage and debris scattered around
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3.Some dishes:

Person holding dirt-covered, broken teacup and saucer with cartoon characters, wearing work gloves
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4.Another vintage car:

Vintage car parked on street with burned house ruins and charred trees in the background
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5.Homemade pottery:

Person wearing a mask and cap stands in a wildfire aftermath, surveying a burnt area with debris and charred trees
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6.A statue of St. Francis:

A small statue of a monk with a bowed head, hands clasped in front, with a background of blurred pots and debris
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7.Swimwear left in a crate:

Two people wearing masks are sorting clothes outdoors. One is holding folded items, while the other searches through a storage container
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8.Dog tags:

Dog tags hanging from burnt remains, set against a backdrop of debris and ashes, suggesting the aftermath of a destructive event
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9.A mug:

A firefighter pours water from a mug onto smoldering debris in the aftermath of a fire
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10.Pictures blown away from houses:

A pile of scattered photographs lies on the ground near fallen leaves and dirt
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11.A bronze statue:

Person wearing a mask photographs a small, partially melted statue amid debris and ruins from a fire
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12.A "We the People" sign:

A person wearing a mask and "AAA Volunteer" shirt holds a burnt USA-shaped plaque amid wildfire debris
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13.Some more wind-blown pictures:

Two people hold weathered family photos, some are aged and worn, depicting various family moments. They wear work gloves
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14.Jewelry:

Person with tattooed arms and gloves holds a small paintbrush, working on a metallic object
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15.A figurine:

Person in safety gear examines burnt items in the aftermath of a fire, surrounded by debris
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A person rescues a power outlet panel from debris in a damaged area, symbolizing recovery efforts
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16.A fire extinguisher:

Person in protective gear carrying fire extinguisher walks past a burnt house in a residential area
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17.Christmas decorations:

Santa and penguin statues stand on a sidewalk in front of a charred landscape with burnt trees and debris
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18.A mailbox:

A burnt, partially collapsed house with a mailbox in front, showing damage and debris after a fire
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19.An outdoor library:

Small outdoor library remains amidst fire-damaged buildings and debris, symbolizing resilience and hope
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20.Two wooden chairs:

Mini-golf course with two chairs on green turf surrounded by charred trees and structures, highlighting devastation and resilience
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21.A "we evacuated" note left on a car:

Car with debris on windshield parked in front of a partially collapsed building under clear sky
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22.Children's lunch boxes:

Metal shelves with several burned and intact school backpacks amid debris, suggesting a fire incident
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23.BB guns:

Person wearing gloves holds a rusted rifle in a debris-strewn area, casting a shadow on the ground
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24.A church sign:

Sign outside a church with a message, "Join us for a joyful Christmas season," in front of a burned building
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25.A VW bus:

A vintage van is parked among trees in a rural area, with a backdrop of charred debris, indicating recent fire damage
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26.A fireplace mantle:

Damaged brick fireplace with debris and broken plaster, revealing inner structure after destruction or natural disaster
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27.Adirondack chairs:

Two red chairs in a yard surrounded by burnt trees and debris from a wildfire. The area shows significant damage and destruction
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28.A wreath:

A house is completely destroyed by fire, with only chimneys and debris remaining. A fence with a holiday wreath is in the foreground
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29.A small statue:

Ceramic sculpture of two figures embracing, surrounded by debris, in a charred, damaged area
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30.A statue of Buddha:

A seated Buddha statue amidst rubble and debris from a collapsed structure, suggesting a scene of destruction
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31.A Christmas tree:

A fire-damaged hallway showing a charred ceiling and walls. A decorated Christmas tree with presents is visible at the end
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32.Someone's mail:

Open mailbox with charred debris inside, situated by a wooden fence outdoors
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33.A cast iron pan:

Two people wearing masks sift through debris and ashes of a destroyed structure, possibly after a fire or disaster
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A worn pot with a lid rests on rubble, amid debris and destruction, with a person's leg visible nearby
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34.An electric assist chair:

Burned stairlift on an outdoor stairway, surrounded by charred vegetation and debris, illustrating destruction from a wildfire
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35.A washer and dryer:

Rubble of a burned building with charred remains and ash-covered debris, including a damaged washer and dryer set amidst the destruction
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36.A family portrait:

A person holds a framed family photo in front of a burned house, while another person stands in the background
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37.Another framed photo:

A framed photo of a couple on a beach is hung on a wall surrounded by charred debris and peeling wallpaper
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38.A figurine:

Person wearing a hat and sunglasses stands smiling in a park holding a bottle, amidst damaged or burned surroundings
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39.A street sign:

Street sign reading "Shore Dr" with visible fire damage and destruction in the background
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40.A swing:

Burned house ruins with a surviving swing in foreground and scorched trees in background, indicating the aftermath of a fire
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41.A "for sale" sign:

Burned house remnants with a real estate sign in front, showing devastation after a wildfire
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42.A grill:

Destroyed home after a wildfire, with charred structures and debris. A large green ceramic grill remains intact in the foreground
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43.A table and chairs:

Abandoned outdoor table and chairs surrounded by burned debris and damaged structures
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44.A sculpture:

Winged statue surrounded by charred remains and burnt trees with the ocean in the background, depicting devastation from a wildfire
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45.A basketball hoop:

Basketball hoop stands intact in front of a burnt, destroyed house surrounded by charred trees and debris
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46.And Christmas ornaments:

Ornaments and ribbons hang from tree branches at sunset, creating a festive and serene atmosphere
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