The Bear Fire, ignited on Monday, rapidly expanded to 3,000 acres by Wednesday morning, exacerbated by unyielding terrain and extreme summer conditions.
Amid increasing fire activity, 286 structures were evacuated, impacting 536 residents, while 760 others experienced power outages due to compromised high-voltage lines.
Firefighters faced challenges accessing the blaze due to the rough terrain, leading to aerial support from planes dropping fire retardant and water.
As of Wednesday, the fire neared populated areas, with Sierra Brooks just a mile away and Loyalton three miles distant, raising alarm among residents.
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