Morongo Indian Reservation, June 11, 2013 - As the Hathaway Fire continues to burn, southwest winds will carry drift smoke into the Big Bear Valley again today. The Hathaway Fire began last Sunday on the Morongo Indian Reservation and continues to burn in rugged terrain making it difficult for firefighters. The fire has grown to 1,650 acres since it began. Hand crews have … [Read more...] about Hathaway Fire Drift Smoke Visible Again Today in Big Bear
Hathaway Fire at 15% Containment
Morongo Indian Reservation, CA, June 10, 2013 - The smoke has cleared, literally, for the Big Bear Valley but fire crews continue the laborious task of fighting the blaze of the Hathaway Fire that has burned 1,500 acres as of yesterday. The Hathaway Fire began Sunday just before noon on the Morongo Indian Reservation traveling through steep terrain to the San Gorgonio … [Read more...] about Hathaway Fire at 15% Containment
Hathaway Canyon Fire Smoke and Ash Drifting into Big Bear
Big Bear, CA, June 9, 2013 - Smoke visible in Big Bear is from the Hathaway Fire burning north of Banning in Hathaway Canyon which started just before noon today. According to the US Forest Service Information Officer, the fire is not a threat to the Big Bear Valley. We are experiencing smoke and ash throughout the Valley due to the wind direction but there is not a fire in … [Read more...] about Hathaway Canyon Fire Smoke and Ash Drifting into Big Bear
Smoke Visible in Big Bear from Fire in Morongo Valley
Big Bear, CA, June 9, 2013 - The smoke we are seeing this Sunday afternoon in the Big Bear Valley is from a fire in Morongo Valley, basically between Yucca Valley and Desert Hot Springs. The fire has crept into the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area according to the Information Officer with the US Forest Service and this fire poses no threat to Big Bear. The Morongo Valley fire was … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible in Big Bear from Fire in Morongo Valley
Celebration of Life for Julie Rodgers on Saturday
Big Bear, CA, June 7, 2013 - One of Big Bear’s beloved residents, Julie Rodgers, passed away on Friday, May 31st at her home in Big Bear surrounded by her family including husband, Dave, and their six children. Julie fought a hard battle with breast cancer for six and a half years. A celebration of Julie’s life will be held for family and friends this Saturday, June 8th, at … [Read more...] about Celebration of Life for Julie Rodgers on Saturday