Is this fire blight?

I am new to owning a pear tree this is the second year in ground and I’ve noticed one small ‘ branch ‘ has gone blackish and a stem failed to bud open. I’m wondering whether it is fine or fire blight as I’m not 100% sure. As to what else it could be? Last year I never noticed it

I’ve checked over the tree and can’t seem to find anymore signs of it other than these two issues.

Welcome to Permies.

I'm unsure what it is but it does not look like other fire blight afflicted trees I have seen before.

I will have to check over the tree thoroughly to see if there is anymore effected areas, if there is I will attach more images. Hopefully it is not fire blight…

Looks like a fungal attack.

Fireblight strikes are quite distinct. Usually a Shepard hook bend surrounded by blackened leaves.

Trim out immediately to prevent fireblight attacking the shoot. Do not burn the cutting. Place in a bag and send the piece out with the trash.

If shoot blight happens; you will get cracking bark do the branch and into the tree.

Check your trees often for strikes. No big deal trimming off struck blooms. The bloom season is short.