Incident Update Gold Fire

Date:
08/12/2025
Time:
10:22 AM

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
1,069
Containment
63%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Management of the fire transitioned to California Interagency Incident Management Team 6. Forest Visitors: please stay out of the Holcomb Valley Campground and Pinnacles Climbing Area. These areas are closed for your safety and our firefighter's safety.

For current fire information visit : Inciweb- Gold Fire

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

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