Update (9/24, 1:58 p.m.):

NDOW and the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Care are saddened to inform the public that the Davis Fire bear's condition worsened substantially since Friday, September 20.

it was determined by Animal Ark’s veterinarian, Dr. Lesli Spears and NDOW's Wildlife Health Specialist, Dr. Nate LaHue, that it was in Nugget's best interest to be euthanized.

"Since Friday, the Davis Bear’s burns had taken a turn for the worse. Unfortunately, the necessary amputations would be so extensive that his general mobility would be impacted from foraging for food or climbing trees. He is a wild animal, and this decision was made in his best interest to say goodbye," said Dr. Spears.

According to Animal Ark’s Director, Theresa Owens, "We gave our best efforts to rehabilitate him. He had a quiet, safe space in his den, food, water, pain medication and rubber mats to cushion his steps. There’s not much else that we could have done."

NDOW is grateful for the citizen’s report and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District which allowed the department to quickly tend to the Davis Bear’s burns, to administer pain medication and ultimately for him to be humanely euthanized.

According to Dr. LaHue, "The Davis Bear’s burns were so severe that we are glad to reduce his pain. Although not the outcome we all wanted, this is preferable to allowing him to suffer for weeks in the wild."

Update (9/20, 7:20 p.m.):

The bear that was severely burned during the Davis Fire has been moved by the Nevada Department of Wildlife to the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center.

As we'd reported earlier, the bear was found Wednesday after Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue crews responded to a report of an injured bear near Granite Road in Washoe Valley.

NDOW was called in to assist with the bear, and it was determined that the bear had third-degree burns on his paws and face.

In efforts to keep the bear wild, he will receive as little human contact as possible during his treatment and rehabilitation at Animal Ark.

The Department and Animal Ark will continue to give updates of the bear as they become available. 

ORIGINAL STORY:

Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue helped save a bear found injured from the Davis Fire on Wednesday.

In an online post, TMFR says they responded to the report of an injured bear off of Granite Ridge in Washoe Valley.

They say when fire crews arrived they they found the 25-year-old bear, who they named Nugget, badly hurt with severely burnt paws and burn marks that covered parts of his face and mouth.  

TMFR immediately notified the Nevada Division of Wildlife. 

Fire Crews helped NDOW in transporting the Bear now known as Nugget where he will receive treatment for his wounds. 

Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue contributed to this story.