Incident Update Gold Fire
- Date:
- 08/04/2025
- Time:
- 4:38 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
- 348
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Gold Fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain in the northern area of the Mountaintop Ranger District, near the desert rim. Fire behavior is exhibiting a moderate rate of spread, with short-range spot fires contributing to increased complexity.
Access to the area remains limited due to terrain inaccessibility, making containment efforts difficult. Firefighters are actively engaged in suppression efforts and continue to assess safe options to slow the spread. Additional updates will be shared as conditions evolve.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
- Holcomb Campground