Sheriff McMahon has asked that helicopters pull back or leave the area of the barricaded suspect. Gunfire is being exchanged between law enforcement and the suspect; news personnel are in danger and could contribute to officer safety on the ground. View Larger Map … [Read more...]
Dorner Trapped in the Community of Seven Oakes
Posted on 02/12/2013 Written by
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 12:22 p.m, deputies working the Big Bear area search for Christopher Dorner responded to the 1200 block of Club View Dr. for a reported stolen vehicle. The reporting party said the suspect took their vehicle and described the suspect as looking very similar to Dorner. Deputies immediately began a search on the ground … [Read more...]
Pile Burning In Big Bear Valley Again Today
Posted on 02/06/2013 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 6, 2013 - Fire Crews from the U. S. Forest Service will be burning slash and debris piles in the Big Bear area near Club View and Forest Service Road 2N10 during the day today. Smoke may be visible in the Big Bear Valley area. According to the Forest Service, the controlled burns are part of their on-going community … [Read more...]
Slash/Pile Burn Scheduled for Today
Posted on 02/05/2013 Written by
Holcomb Valley, CA, February 5, 2013 - The US Forest Service will be conducting slash/pile burning in the Holcomb Valley area today beginning at 10am. As a result, smoke may be visible in parts of the Big Bear Valley. … [Read more...]
Smoke May Be Visible Near Fawnskin
Posted on 01/29/2013 Written by
Fawnskin, CA, January 29, 2013 - The U.S. Forest Service wants the public to know that scheduled pile burning is taking place today near the Fawnskin Ranger Station. As a result, smoke may be visible throughout Big Bear Valley, especially along the north shore of Big Bear Lake in the Fawnskin area. … [Read more...]
Cabin Fire Near Big Bear City Airport
Posted on 01/14/2013 Written by
Big Bear City, Ca - January 14, 2013, 11:50 AM - Fire crews of Big Bear Fire responded to a reported fire in the 700 block of West Country Club, just after 11 AM today. As they arrived one small cabin was fully engulfed and a second cabin next door was also involved. A lot of smoke was seen throughout the Big Bear Valley prompting many calls … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Posted on 12/18/2012 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, December 18, 2012 - The San Bernardino County Fire Department and all of us here at K-BEAR would like to remind you of the following natural Christmas tree safety tips. If you use a natural tree, make a fresh 1-inch cut at the base to open up pores clogged by sap. The fresh cut surface should be creamy-white so that the tree … [Read more...]
Home Heating Fire Safety Tips
Posted on 12/13/2012 Written by
Big Bear Valley, CA, December 13, 2012 - As the temperatures drop during the winter months, local fire agencies want to suggest some safety tips that can help reduce the risk of home heating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during the winter months. You can reduce … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips
Posted on 11/21/2012 Written by
Big Bear Valley, CA, November 21, 2012, 6am – The U.S. Fire Administration has issued a special report that examines the characteristics of Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings. According to the report, an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated … [Read more...]
“Headlight” Signs To Be Removed From Highway 18
Posted on 11/12/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 12, 2012 - The “Daytime headlight section” signs recently installed on State Route 18 are being removed. A Caltrans spokesperson stated that although some mountain residents would like to see the signs remain in place, others have concerns about the cost of a citation and the impact on visitors who might not know … [Read more...]
