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Fire management
FM-5363-CA: Bear Fire
Fire management declaration for California, declared 09/09/2020 for a fire. Covers 3 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 09/09/2020
- Incident began
- 08/17/2020
- Incident ended
- Not yet closed
- Areas
- 3
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Butte County | 09/09/2020 | PAHM |
| Plumas County | 09/09/2020 | PAHM |
| Yuba County | 09/09/2020 | PAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- FM-5363-CA
- Type
- Fire management
- Incident type
- Fire
- Title
- Bear Fire
- Closed out
- 04/29/2025
A fire management assistance declaration helps pay for fighting a wildfire that threatens to become a major disaster.
FEMA page for FM-5363-CASource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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