Bear Fire, Tahoe National Forest 2024

Started: Sep 3 3,323 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Verdi, Nevada · Sierra County, California
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Bear Fire, Tahoe National Forest has burned 3,323 acres, burning 14 miles northwest of Verdi.

Latest update

The Bear Fire was reported at 2 p.m. on September 2, 2024, off Bear Valley Road on the Tahoe National Forest, south of the community of Sierra Brooks in Sierra County. 

Updates

As of September 11, 2024, the Bear Fire is being managed by Tahoe National Forest.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation. 

Closures:

Tahoe National Forest closure info: Forest Order No. 17-24-20 and Forest Order Map


 

27 Days Active
14 mi NW From Verdi from the fire location
3,323 Acres 3.9x the size of Central Park 64% the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained +0% since previous report

Bear Fire, Tahoe National Forest Live Perimeter Growth

Bear Fire, Tahoe National Forest Fire Growth History
Bear Fire, Tahoe National Forest Containment History

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