Update: Bear Fire burns 180 acres in San Luis Obispo County

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Updated: 3:58 p.m. July 7

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 3:07 p.m. July 7

Initial location: Valley area of Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail, San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire San Luis Obispo Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bear Fire

Bear Fire initially started today at 3:07 p.m. in Valley area of Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail in San Luis Obispo County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned 180 acres, an increase of 100 acres since the last update. At this time, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM.