Bear Fire

For the California wildfire, see North Complex Fire.
Bear Fire
Date(s)June 16, 2021 (2021-06-16) – Present
LocationClifton, Arizona
Coordinates33°27′29″N 109°23′31″W / 33.458°N 109.392°W / 33.458; -109.392
Statistics
Burned area23,868 acres (9,659 ha)
Impacts
Structures destroyed0
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Bear Fire is located in Arizona
Bear Fire
Location in Eastern Arizona

The Bear Fire is a large wildfire that started near Clifton, Arizona on June 16, 2021. It has so far burned 23,868 acres (9,659 ha) and is 20% contained.[1]

Events

June

The Bear Draw Fire was first reported on June 16, 2021, at around 2:00 pm MDT near Clifton, Arizona.[1]

July

Cause

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1][2]

Containment

As of July 17, 2021, the fire is 20% percent contained.[1]

Impact

Closures and Evacuations

U.S. 191 is closed between mileposts 175 and 250 due to the Bear Fire.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Bear Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  2. ^ a b "Crews battling Bear Fire burning in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest". KNXV. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  3. ^ Staff, Arizona's Family Digital News. "US 191 closed in eastern Arizona as Bear Fire burns 11,000 acres". AZFamily. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  4. ^ "Bear Fire forces road closure, tops 23,500 acres at 20% containment". 12news.com. 20 June 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-17.