Incident Update Bear Fire

Date:
07/08/2026
Time:
3:32 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Bear Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-07-07
Incident Status
Active
Location
California Valley in the area of Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
543
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
0
Structures Destroyed
2
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Assigned Resources

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

Engines
14
Water Tenders
3
Helicopters
2
Dozers
4
Hand Crews
4