A brush fire ignited in the San Bernardino National Forest above Big Bear Lake on Monday morning, authorities said.

When did The Gold Fire begin?

The Gold Fire was first reported shortly before 9:30 a.m. along Forest Service Road 3N10 in the Holcomb Valley area, about 5 miles north of Big Bear Lake, according to Cal Fire and San Bernardino National Forest officials.

How large is the Gold Fire California?

The blaze had consumed 348 acres by 1:40 p.m., according to Cal Fire. There were no threats to structures initially reported, and the fire was 0% contained.

Who is battling the Big Bear Fire?

A "full aircraft response" was summoned, U.S. Forest Service officials said via social media .

"Incident Commander Mike Page is confident they will be able to hold the head of the fire and wo

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