Update: Bear Fire burns 0.7 acres in Placer County

Published May 23, 2025 #Bear fire

Updated: 10:49 a.m. May 23

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 9:56 a.m. May 23

Initial location: Placer County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

Bear Fire initially started today at 9:56 a.m. in Placer County.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 0.7 acres of private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center