Bear Fire 2026

Started: Jun 9 7,769 acre 100% contained Wildfire

Bear Fire is the 4th-largest wildfire this season in New Mexico, burning 33 miles northeast of Reserve.

62 Days Active
4th By Size 4th-largest wildfire this season in New Mexico
33 mi NE From Reserve to the fire perimeter
7,769 Acres 9.2x the size of Central Park 53% the size of Manhattan
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
169 Personnel $11.3M spent $1.46K/acre

Bear Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Bear Fire Fire Growth History
Bear Fire Containment History

Fires near Bear Fire

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🔥 Paddy Creek Fire 2026
Started: Aug 28 668 acre 100% contained
🔥 Johnson Fire 2026
Started: Jul 26 401 acre 100% contained
🔥 Sheep Fire 2026
Started: Jul 8 5 acre
🔥 Rivera Canyon Fire 2026
Started: Jun 27 4 acre
🔥 Sacaton Fire 2026
Started: Jun 21 9,861 acre 100% contained
🔥 White Tail Fire 2026
Started: Jun 21 857 acre 97% contained