Breaking: Bear Fire reported in Contra Costa County on July 11

Published Jul 12, 2026 #Bear fire

First discovered: 2:56 p.m. July 11

Initial location: Contra Costa County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:56 p.m. in in Contra Costa County, California.

Bear Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center