Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear’s response rate for the 2020 Census is well below the state and national average. It is important that everyone is counted because federal funding for hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads and other resources are directly related to the number of people living in our communities. In an effort to increase participation and … [Read more...] about 2020 Census Help is Here!
Small Vegetation Fire, the Mitsubishi Fire, No Threat to Big Bear
Big Bear News - Holcomb Valley, CA, 8/26/20 - UPDATE AS OF 5:12pm Wednesday 8/26 - Revised Acreage per Air Attack (3-5 acres) - Smoke and firefighting aircraft activity is the result of a small vegetation fire which began at approximately 11:41am this morning in eastern Holcomb Valley. Fire crews responded quickly with air attack and established a retardant line completely … [Read more...] about Small Vegetation Fire, the Mitsubishi Fire, No Threat to Big Bear
Lightning Snags Continue to Spark Fires Today
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Today’s fire fighting aircraft activity is in response to another lightning snag in the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire was spotted by during a helicopter recon flight. The incident, called Access, is being handled by SBNF personnel. Yesterday’s vegetation fire at Tip Top Mountain, east of Baldwin Lake near Forest Road 2N02, is now at … [Read more...] about Lightning Snags Continue to Spark Fires Today
Structure Fire at Golden Bear Lodge
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA, August 8, 2020– A structure fire was reported at the Golden Bear Lodge on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake at approximately 2:02 a.m., on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a two-story structure to be fully involved. Amidst firefighting efforts to the first structure, crews noticed the structure next door showing … [Read more...] about Structure Fire at Golden Bear Lodge
Officials Determine Apple Fire Triggered by Vehicle Exhaust
Big Bear News - Cherry Valley, CA - 7:30am, 8/4/20 - CAL FIRE investigators have determined that the cause of the Apple Fire was the result of a vehicle malfunction, specifically, a diesel-fueled vehicle emitting burning carbon from the exhaust system. Officials are seeking information from anyone that may have seen a vehicle which appeared to have mechanical problems or … [Read more...] about Officials Determine Apple Fire Triggered by Vehicle Exhaust