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Bear Fire, Tahoe National Forest

Unit Information

631 Coyote Street 
Nevada City, 
95959 
631 Coyote Street 
Nevada City, 
95959 

Incident Contacts

  • Email:
    2024.bear.ca@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    (530) 559-9010

News

Bear Fire Final Update 09-13-2024
Updated On: - 09/13/2024 / 08:37
Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National ForestPersonnel: 233Start Date: 9/2/2024 @ 2:00 PM Cause: UndeterminedSize: 3,323 acres Percent contained: 83%***This will be the final written update for the Bear Fire, unless significant activity occurs***
Bear Fire Daily Update 09-12-2024
Updated On: - 09/12/2024 / 09:29
Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National ForestPersonnel: 233Start Date: 9/2/2024 @ 2:00 PM Cause: UndeterminedSize: 3,323 acres Percent contained: 83% The Bear Fire has continued to remain in its footprint despite an increase in winds. Repair efforts are now fully underway. 
Bear Fire Daily Update 09-11-2024
Updated On: - 09/11/2024 / 09:30
Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National ForestPersonnel: 476 Start Date: 9/2/2024 @ 2:00 PM Cause: Undetermined Size: 3,323 acres Percent contained: 83%Thanks to successful containment efforts, Tahoe National Forest resumed command of the Bear Fire as of 7 a.m. today, Sept. 11.
Bear Fire Incident Update 09-10-2024
Updated On: - 09/10/2024 / 08:00
Location:  South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National Forest  Personnel: 512 
Bear Fire Incident Update 09-09-2024
Updated On: - 09/09/2024 / 08:45
Location:  South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National Forest  Personnel: 516 Start Date:  9/2/2024 @ 2:00 PM 
Bear Fire Incident Update 09-08-2024
Updated On: - 09/08/2024 / 09:17
Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National ForestPersonnel: 696Start Date: 9/2/2024 @ 2:00 PM Cause: UndeterminedSize: 3,325 Percent contained: 32%Our main goal on the Bear Fire is to protect the public with care and dedication. We're committed to ensuring the safety of both you and our firefighters while managing the fire to safeguard your forests, communities, and natural areas. 
Bear Fire Incident Update 09-07-2024
Updated On: - 09/07/2024 / 09:50
Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National ForestPersonnel: 913Start Date: 9/2/2024 @ 2:00 PM Cause: UndeterminedSize: 3,325 Percent contained: 23% Our main goal on the Bear Fire is to protect the public with care and dedication. We're committed to ensuring the safety of both you and our firefighters while managing the fire to safeguard your forests, communities, and natural areas. 
Bear Fire Incident Update 09-06-2024
Updated On: - 09/06/2024 / 09:14
Location:  South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National Forest                                                     Personnel: 881
Bear Fire Incident Update 09-05-2024
Updated On: - 09/05/2024 / 10:54
Size: 3,327Start Date & Time: Sept. 2, 2024, 1400Containment: 0%Cause: Under investigationResources:  465Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd., Tahoe National Forest CURRENT SITUATION
Bear Fire Incident Update 09-04-2024
Updated On: - 09/04/2024 / 08:32
Size: 3,000Start Date & Time: Sept. 2, 2024, 1400Containment: 0%Cause: Under investigationResources:  427+Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd. CURRENT SITUATION