"This incident is notable for its recent ignition and the fact that it has already expanded to 10 acres within a few hours, prompting early monitoring by the National Interagency Fire Center."
The Bear wildfire was discovered on September 1, 2026, at 21:05:58 in Dunn County, North Dakota, and is currently active under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management. As of the latest update at 23:20:05, the fire has burned 10 acres with no containment reported and no specific fire behavior or weather conditions documented. The cause remains undetermined. Since the incident was first reported, there has been no change in acreage or containment status, and no personnel or cost estimates have been released.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-10 04:00:00 UTC · Site: TRNP-NU.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed about local fire conditions, follow any evacuation orders, and keep a safe distance from the fire perimeter.
IRWIN ID: {FFF851E8-2347-49AF-919E-4CBE54A63AAC}
Discovered: Sep 1, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Coordinates: 47.595, -102.953
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The Bear Fire has burned 10 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Bear Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Bear Fire is burning in Dunn, ND.
The Bear Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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