MTZ/BDC/83A Fire, California
Agency feeds show the MTZ/BDC/83A Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
34.4355, -116.7269
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the MTZ/BDC/83A Fire burning in California, United States. Reported size is about less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 12 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Big Bear City (22.2 km SW), Lucerne Valley (22.1 km W), Big Bear Lake (27.2 km SW), Apple Valley (42.7 km W).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 95 km.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Big Bear City
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Lucerne Valley
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Big Bear Lake
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Apple Valley
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Running Springs
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Yucca Valley
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Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Big Bear City at 14 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | MTZ/BDC/83A |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CACDD-010274 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | California |
| Location | San Bernardino |
| Latitude | 34.43547 |
| Longitude | -116.72687 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 11:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Big Bear City (14 mi SW), Lucerne Valley (14 mi W), Big Bear Lake (17 mi SW), Apple Valley (27 mi W), Running Springs (27 mi SW), Yucca Valley (28 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 9:02 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The MTZ/BDC/83A Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The MTZ/BDC/83A Fire is located in California, United States at approximately 34.4355, -116.7269. Nearby towns include Big Bear City (22.2 km SW), Lucerne Valley (22.1 km W), Big Bear Lake (27.2 km SW), Apple Valley (42.7 km W).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Big Bear City (14 mi SW), Lucerne Valley (14 mi W), Big Bear Lake (17 mi SW), Apple Valley (27 mi W), Running Springs (27 mi SW), Yucca Valley (28 mi SE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 12 minutes ago).