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Bear Fire Incident Update #1 09-03-2024
Bear Fire, Tahoe National Forest
Publication Type: Announcement - 09/03/2024 - 09:09
Size: 1,391
Start Date & Time: Sept. 2, 2024, 1400
Containment: 0%
Cause: Under investigation
Location: South of Sierra Brooks off Bear Valley Rd.
CURRENT SITUATION
Fire activity moderated overnight due to cooler temperatures and decreased winds. Yesterday and overnight, crews were able establish anchor points where fuels and terrain would allow and began to lay a combination of hand and dozer line. Today, firefighters will continue to engage in both direct and indirect line and hose lay to suppress and contain the fire as quickly as possible. Due to steep and rocky terrain and limited road access, crews are still working on gaining access to some areas of the fire. In addition to full suppression efforts, significant structure defense resources are working to triage and defend structures in and around Sierra Brooks. Primary and contingency lines will be constructed as necessary in order to protect the community.
Incident control objects are to keep the fire north of Lewis Mill, south of the community of Sierra Brooks, east of Antelope Valley and west of Bald Mountain Range.
Currently 286 structures and 536 residences are currently under mandatory evacuation orders. 760 residences are without power.
EVACUATIONS
The community of Sierra Books remains under a Mandatory Evacuation, and the following zones are under an Evacuation Warning: SIE-E022, SIE-E023, SIE-E027, SIE-E028, and SIE-E029. If additional evacuations become necessary, the Sheriff's Office will issue notifications through Everbridge and Zonehaven – Genesis. Find your zone at https://protect.genasys.com/search.