San Bernardino, CA, November 6, 2012, 6:30pm - Firefighters have contained the Devore Fire as of 6pm on Tuesday November 6, 2012. Fire crews will continue to improve fire control lines around the perimeter of the fire area and knock down hot spots within the fire area. Caltrans crews replaced damaged guardrails along the southbound lanes of … [Read more...]
Devore Fire 40% Contained
Posted on 11/06/2012 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, November 6, 2012, 8:15am - The Devore Fire began at 10:55am on Monday November 5th adjacent to the northbound Interstate 15 freeway between the Kenwood and Cleghorn exits. It is now 40% contained. The first US Forest Service engine company on scene reported the fire had grown to five acres with a moderate to rapid rate of spread … [Read more...]
Devore Fire Update
Posted on 11/05/2012 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, November 5, 2012, 8:50pm - Firefighters quickly responded to the report of a wildfire in Cajon Pass just before 11:00 am on Monday. The Devore Fire started at 10:55 am and it burned 350 acres north of the Kenwood Exit on Interstate 15. Firefighters from the US Forest Service, CalFire, San Bernardino County Fire, and several … [Read more...]
Devore Fire In The Cajon Pass 5% Contained
Posted on 11/05/2012 Written by
[UPDATE: 2:30pm] - A vegetation fire continues burning north of Devore in the Pitman Canyon/Blue Cut Area. The fire is 5% contained, 350 acres have burned. Mandatory evacuations remain in place for Mathews Ranch Road. There are no other mandatory residential evacuations at this time. The City of San Bernardino Emergency Operations Center was … [Read more...]
Fire District Addresses Different Codes Among County, City
Posted on 10/22/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, California, October 22, 2012 - The citizens of Big Bear Valley have invested in fire protection and public safety by creating defensible space and vegetation thinning. In an effort to continue this critical work towards the reduction of fire risk, the communities of Big Bear Valley and surrounding areas use the services of San … [Read more...]
Emergency Services Day
Posted on 10/11/2012 Written by
Running Springs, CA, October 11, 2012, 6am - The Running Springs Fire Department and CHP will team up with other Emergency Services agencies to host “Emergency Services Day” for community residents and guests on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10am until 2pm. Emergency equipment displays and demonstrations will take place along Hilltop … [Read more...]
Van Dusen Fire Contained
Posted on 09/25/2012 Written by
[UPDATED] - Big Bear City, CA, September 25, 2012, 7:45am - The fire was 100% contained at about 7pm Monday, September 24,2012. [ORIGINAL STORY] - Big Bear City, CA September 24, 2012, 3:45pm - Fire Crews are on the scene of a small vegetation fire that was reported this afternoon in the Van Dusen Canyon Road area, north west of the Big Bear … [Read more...]
Don’t Feed The Bears!
Posted on 09/23/2012 Written by
REVISED: Big Bear Lake, CA, September 25, 2012 - Black bears have been spotted frequently in residential neighborhoods in recent weeks, pawing through trash cans and even bird feeders. In both Fawnskin and Sugarloaf, female adult bears have been making the rounds with a pair of cubs. Residents are advised to use animal proof trash cans and … [Read more...]
House Fire on Elgin Road
Posted on 09/17/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 17, 2012 - An early morning house fire today on Elgin Road is under investigation but is believed to be caused by an electrical fire. Neighbors reported smelling smoke at 5:00am this morning but no sign of fire was visible. Less than two hours later at 7:08am, dispatch received another call that smoke was visible … [Read more...]
National Preparedness Month Encourages Residents To Prepare
Posted on 09/14/2012 Written by
San Bernardino County, CA, September 14, 2012 – September is National Preparedness Month, an opportunity to take advantage of local preparedness resources. September marks the ninth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM). Fires, floods and earthquakes have common results – the ability to overwhelm local emergency response personnel and … [Read more...]
