Incident Update Gold Fire
- Date:
- 08/06/2025
- Time:
- 2:39 PM
Call Center: 909-383-5688
Incident Facts
- Name
- Gold Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-08-04
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Off of John Bull Flat Spur, North of Big Bear Lake
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- San Bernardino
- Administration Unit
- Unified Command: United States Forest Service and CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 1,065
- Containment
- 5%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Management of the fire will transition this evening to California Interagency Incident Management Team 6. Fire progression has slowed, allowing firefighters to take more direct action. Ground crews and aircraft will concentrate efforts on the northeastern flank, constructing handline and utilizing dozers where terrain allows. The area remains steep, rugged, and unstable, presenting challenging footing. Firefighters continue to prioritize safety while making effective progress.
A warming trend will intensify through Thursday and Friday, with very low afternoon humidity and poor overnight recovery. Expect typical southwest winds each afternoon and evening, with strong gusts over ridgetops and desert-facing slopes. Nighttime conditions will be warmer and drier on slopes, and cooler in valleys and drainages.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
- Holcomb Valley Campground
- Pinnacles Climbing Area
Road Closures
- Forest Service Roads: 3N10, 3N07, 3N32, and 3N32 and 3N43
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Total Personnel
- 549