Breaking: Bear Fire reported in Merced County on Aug. 21

Published Aug 21, 2025 #Bear fire

First discovered: 12:59 p.m. Aug. 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:59 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Bear Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center