Bitter Fire
ACRES BURNED
1651
STATE
California
ORIGIN COUNTY
San Luis Obispocontainment
100%
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35.543275, -120.155841
2025-06-14
TIMELINE
1 days
June 14
Detected
June 16
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Description
Bitter Water Road cross of Bitter Water Valley Rd., Shandon
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
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2025-06-15 20:01:12.3042622025-06-15 20:01:12.304262
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Bitter Fire started on June 14, 2025, at 2:31 PM, at the intersection of Bitter Water Road and Bitter Water Valley Road in Shandon, San Luis Obispo County[2]. **Size and Containment** As of the last update on June 15, 2025, the fire has burned 1,400 acres and is 30% contained[2]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire is located in rolling hills of grass, and access has been difficult on the right side of the fire. Despite the challenges, firefighting efforts have managed to contain 30% of the fire within the first 24 hours[2][3]. **Containment Efforts** The fire is being managed by CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit. Resources assigned include 120 personnel, 3 helicopters, 9 engines, 5 dozers, 2 water tenders, and 3 crews. Numerous firefighting air tankers are also involved in fire suppression missions as conditions allow[2].
Citations
['https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/california-fire-map/bitter-fire-2025', 'https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/6/14/bitter-fire', 'https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/6/14/bitter-fire/updates', 'https://healthcareready.org/alert/2025-ca-wildfires/', 'https://www.frontlinewildfire.com/california-wildfire-map/']