Incident Update Bear Fire
- Date:
- 08/25/2025
- Time:
- 9:19 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Bear Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-08-24
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- South side of Hwy 3 near Mineral Springs, between Fort Jones and Forest Mountain
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Siskiyou
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Siskiyou Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 10
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire continues to burn in heavy timber and oak woodland. Today crews will continue to focus on mopping up hot spots, reinforcing containment lines, and securing the perimeter with hose and dozer lines. Limited precipitation, rugged terrain, and difficult access are hindering full suppression efforts.
Residents are urged to stay alert, stay prepared, and avoid the area if possible.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 10
- Water Tenders
- 2
- Helicopters
- 2
- Dozers
- 2
- Hand Crews
- 5
- Other
- 5
- Total Personnel
- 120