Update: Bear Fire burns 300 acres in San Luis Obispo County

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Updated: 4:38 p.m. July 7

First discovered: 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. at Valley area of Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail in San Luis Obispo County, California, an increase of 80 acres since the last update.

Source: Cal Fire

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