Breaking: Bear Fire reported in El Dorado County on March 28

Published Mar 29, 2026 #Bear fire

First discovered: 8:11 p.m. March 28

Initial location: El Dorado County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:11 p.m. in in El Dorado County, California.

Bear Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center