Bear Fire in Tahoe National Forest Expands to 3,000 Acres

Rapidly spreading wildfire forces evacuations and power outages in Sierra County, with containment efforts underway.

The Bear Fire has grown from 196 acres to 3,000 acres in two days.
Over 500 residents and 286 structures are under mandatory evacuation orders.
Firefighters are battling challenging conditions with high temperatures and winds.
Containment efforts include air drops and bulldozer lines to protect communities.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.