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The Bear NV Fire started June 26th due to a lightning strike and burned grass, shrubs, and small trees. Initial attack on day 1 consisted of engines and ground crews, supported by fixed wing retardant drops. Weather was favorable and spread was limited to 38 acres.
| Current as of | Sun, 06/30/2024 - 15:25 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lighning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 4 miles north of Jarbridge, NV and west of Forest Development road 062 |
| Incident Commander | Eric Tilden Nevada Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest US Forest Service. |
| Incident Description | The Bear Fire started June 26th due to a lightning strike and burned grass, shrubs, and small trees. |
| Coordinates |
41° 53' 12'' Latitude
-115° 25' 50
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 48 |
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| Size | 38 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 50% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 06/30/24 |
| Fuels Involved | Timber (grass and understory) Brush (2 feet) Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Significant Events | 6/26-Initial attack on day 1 consisted of engines, ground crews, supported by fized wing retardant drops 6/27-6/30 Minimal backing and smoldering- slow creeping fire activity on subsequent days 7/1 estimated containment |
| Planned Actions |
Mop up continues across entire incident. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
24 Hours: Fire line personnel will continue with 100% mop up across the entire incident and prepare to release resources with anticipated containment by Sunday 30th. |
| Weather Concerns | No concerns |
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