Wildfire Incident Information
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Terrain
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This fire is no longer active
95% contained
Fire Status
OUT
Last Updated
4 years, 8 months ago
Fire Start
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 11:00 AM MDT
Incident #
2019-NWCG-6434
Primary Fire Agency

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 4 years, 8 months ago

Incident Photo for the Bear Fire

The lightning-caused Bear Fire is approximately 1,350 acres, burning on National Forest System lands in the Black Range Ranger District. This fire is approximately 25 miles northwest of Winston, NM. Minimal fire activity is occurring and is moderated by occasional precipitation.

Basic Incident Details

Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Lightning
Date of Origin
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 5:00 PM MDT
Location
25 miles NW of Winston, NM
Incident Commander
Type 5 IC
Coordinates
33.576, -107.984

Current Situation

Total Personnel
1
Size (Acres)
832
Containment
95%
Estimated Containment
Saturday, August 10, 2019 12:00 AM MDT
Fuels Involved
Timber, grass and understory, short grass
Significant Events
Minimal smoldering

Planned Outlook

Planned Actions
Continue to monitor with Lookout Mountain lookout and district resources until declared out.
Projected Incident Activity
Minimal growth

Weather Synopsis

Weather Concerns
Afternoon thunderstorms and precipitation will limit fire spread.

Fire Incident Contact

Incident Contact
Marta Call
Email: marta.call@usda.gov
Phone: 575-388-8211
Hours: M-F 7-7; S-S 10-6
Fire Unit Information
Gila National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
3005 E. Camino del Bosque
Silver City, NM 88061