Lightning Strikes Cause 13 Small Spot Fires
August 26, 2010 by Angela Meyers
Filed under Current News, Fire/Safety, Roads/Travel, San Bernardino National Forest, Snow/Weather
Big Bear, Ca, August 26, 2010, 3:00pm - According to John Miller, Public Information Officer for the US Forest Service there has been 13 total lightning fires that have started since yesterday. The most current are three spot fires called the Blue Sky Fire, and the Heartbreak #1 and #2 fire, that started due to lightening near Onyx Summit. Thunderstorms and lightening is expected to continue into the night. When lightning strikes occur the US Forest Service sends an aircraft to identify areas of smoke, and crews are sent to the scene to contain the small fires. At this time all fires are less than 1 acre in size and generally are confined to a tree or a small area of vegetation. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns citizens about lightning strikes. “Positively charged lightning can occur near the edge of a cloud or strike more than 10 miles away – when people aren’t aware of the danger.” According to the National Weather Service the vast majority of lightning injuries and deaths on boats occur on small boats with NO cabin. It is crucial to listen to the weather when you are boating. If thunderstorms are forecast, don’t go out. If you are out on the water and skies are threatening, get back to land and find a safe building or safe vehicle. The National Weather Service also advises “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors.”
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Angela Meyers moved to Big Bear in August of 2009, after spending a summer in Washington DC. Angela’s parents Roy and Susan Meyers met at Big Bear High School in 1967, and her Grandfather Rob Jacobson worked at the Big Bear Lake Post Office for 28 years. Angela graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Public Relations. While at CSUF she was the Director of Public Relations for the Associated Students for two years. Angela is a member of the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation, The Big Bear Cycling Association, and races for, and is the co captain of Team Tough Chik, an all women's multi sport team.
