Bear Fire

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]

For the California wildfire, see North Complex Fire.
Bear Fire
LocationClifton, Arizona
Coordinates33.458°N 109.392°W / 33.458; -109.392
Statistics
Date(s)June 16, 2021 (2021-06-16) – Present
Burned area23,868 acres (9,659 ha)
CauseLightning
Buildings destroyed0
Map
Bear Fire is located in Arizona
Bear Fire
Location in Eastern Arizona

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. "Bear Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  2. "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.
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