Update: Bear Fire in Nevada County – June 8 status

Published Jun 9, 2025 #Bear fire

Updated: 10:53 p.m. June 8

First discovered: 5 hours ago, 5:48 p.m. June 8

Initial location: Nevada County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

Bear Fire initially started today at 5:48 p.m. in Nevada County.

It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for five hours. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center