LAKE COUNTY, FLA. — An injured bear cub is on the mend after firefighters rescued him Thursday from a Florida brush fire.

Lake County firefighters nicknamed the little guy Smokey Jr. after pulling him to safety from a 220-acre brush fire that endangered homes.

As firefighters cut fire lines in one area, flames kept popping up elsewhere, leaving behind a trail of ash.

Crews were able to save at-risk homes that were surrounded by flames.

Firefighters say there was no sign of Smokey Jr.’s mom.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are evaluating the cub.

Source: WTHR