Breaking: Bear Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on July 9

Published Jul 9, 2025 #Bear fire

First discovered: 2:52 a.m. July 9

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:52 a.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Bear Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center