Incident Update Gold Fire
- Date:
- 08/05/2025
- Time:
- 6:50 PM
Call Center: 909-383-5688
Incident Facts
- Name
- Gold Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-08-04
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Off of John Bull Flat Spur, North of Big Bear Lake
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- San Bernardino
- Administration Unit
- Unified Command: United States Forest Service and CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 991
- Containment
- 5%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Gold Fire remains active and continues to burn with a moderate rate of spread, primarily advancing to the northeast. Fire behavior is being influenced by steep terrain and limited accessibility, which pose significant challenges to suppression efforts. Firefighters are working diligently in these rugged areas to slow the fire’s progression and establish control lines. Short-range spotting has been observed, further complicating containment operations.
Weather conditions are expected to remain hot and dry through at least Thursday, with poor overnight humidity recovery offering little relief to suppression personnel. Each afternoon, periods of elevated winds are forecasted, which—when combined with low relative humidity—will lead to elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions. These weather patterns may contribute to additional fire growth and increased fire activity during the afternoon and evening hours.
Fire crews will remain engaged throughout the day, focusing on containment line construction and structure protection where needed. The public is urged to remain aware of fire activity and follow guidance from local authorities and the U.S. Forest Service. Updates will be provided as conditions evolve.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
- Holcomb Valley Campground
- Pinnacles Climbing Area
Road Closures
- Forest Service Roads: 3N10, 3N07, 3N32, and 3N32 and 3N43
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Total Personnel
- 500