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Automated summary generated: Nov 6, 2026 23:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The BEAR wildfire was discovered on 2026-07-07 at 22:07:31 and reported by NIFC on 2026-11-06 at 23:03:16. At that time the fire had burned 542.8 acres and was 100% contained. The incident was located 3 miles east of California Valley, CA, in San Luis Obispo County. The estimated cost of suppression was $300,000.
Official source description: 3 Miles E from CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA
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543 acres
543 acres
Latest available source report: Nov 6, 2026 23:03 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 23:03 | 543 | 100.0% | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Carrizo Plains. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 02:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Santa Maria.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {5B0ED051-E269-47DC-BC33-F1D2993889C2}
Discovered: Jul 7, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Est. Cost to Date: $300,000
Coordinates: 35.3149, -119.8984
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The BEAR Fire has burned 543 acres as of November 6, 2026.
Yes, the BEAR Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The BEAR Fire is burning in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The BEAR Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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