Bear Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 391 Acres
  • 1 County: Santa Cruz
Last Updated
01/09/2018 1:41 PM
Date Started
10/16/2017 10:30 PM
Date Contained
01/09/2018 1:41 PM
Location Information
Bear Canyon Road and Deer Creek Road in Boulder Creek, CA
Latitude / Longitude
[37.18356,-122.07012]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 10
    Personnel

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

Firefighters have achieved 100% containment and will shift to patrol status for the next few days. Residents are encouraged to be vigilant and report any possible signs of smoke.  

Tonight is expected to be clear and 58?70 degrees, with minimum humidity of 25?35%, with northeast winds of 6?8 MPH.

BURN BAN REMINDER: Due to critical weather conditions and fire activity, all Bay Area   CAL FIRE Units, including the San Mateo?Santa Cruz Unit implemented a burn suspension banning all outdoor burning as of October 13, 2017. This order is made under the authority vested by the Director of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as per section 4423.1 of the Public Resources Code.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 6
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 1
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Contact Information

Bear Fire Information Line
(831) 335-6717

Agency Information

CAL FIRE San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit

Santa Cruz County Sheriff

Santa Cruz County OES

Santa Cruz County FD

Santa Cruz City FD

American Red Cross of the Central Coast

California Highway Patrol

Aptos/La Selva FPD

Boulder Creek FPD

Branciforte FPD

Central FPD

Scotts Valley FPD

Zayante FPD

Watsonville City FD

San Mateo County OES

San Mateo County FD

Santa Clara County FD

North Bay Incident Management Team

Moffett Field FD

CAL FIRE Santa Clara

CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey

CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado

CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc

and CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras.