Bear Fire

Incident Updates

05/21/2026 9:17 PM

The Bear Fire is now 100% contained.

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

05/21/2026 7:24 PM

The Bear Fire is now 154 acres.

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

05/21/2026 5:46 PM

Fire is now 90 acres in grass with a moderate rate of spread.

Updated by: SLU PIO

05/21/2026 5:38 PM

Firefighters are at scene of a vegetation fire burning in grass near a solar farm in the far eastern portion of the San Luis Obispo Unit.Due to the remote location and distance from available resources, response times were extended.

Additional resources are continuing to arrive and crews are working to contain the fire.

Updated by: SLU PIO

05/21/2026 5:31 PM

New incident in San Luis Obispo County - Bear Fire, is currently 40 acres.

Updated by: CAL FIRE Web Team

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