Breaking: Bear Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on Sep. 15

Published Sep 16, 2025 #Bear fire

First discovered: 4:31 p.m. Sep. 15

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:31 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Bear Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center