Big Bear City, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Ash Lane between State Lane and Oak Lane in Erwin Lake at approximately 8:01 a.m. this morning, Monday, May 6. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a single-family dwelling with light smoke coming from the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the hot water heater preventing the spread to the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Hot Water Heater Fire in Erwin Lake Causes Minor Damage
Sheriff’s Dive Team Recovers Drowning Victim in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear, CA - On May 4, at approximately 1:46 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Station received a call for service in reference to two victims drowning in Big Bear Lake. Deputies arrived on scene at approximately 1:52 p.m. and contacted multiple witnesses. Both victims had been on a pontoon boat with several other subjects when they dove into the lake. Almost immediately, … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Dive Team Recovers Drowning Victim in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Among CA Areas With Worst Wildfire Evacuation Routes According to Study
Big Bear, CA - After watching tragedy unfold in Paradise, California, last year during the Camp Fire, USA Today-California Network analyzed California communities and evacuation routes which showed that some areas in the state are far outside the norm when it comes to the number of lanes of roadway available for the size of the population. Paradise had five two-lane roads and … [Read more...] about Big Bear Among CA Areas With Worst Wildfire Evacuation Routes According to Study
CHP Officer Involved in Injury Collision Responding to Fatal Collision
Crestline, CA - On Thursday, April 25th, at approximately 12:35 PM, Arrowhead CHP officers responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision involving major injuries. A Ford Ranger was traveling southbound on SR-18, south of Upper Waterman Canyon Rd., in an unknown lane at an unknown speed. A Freightliner two-axle tractor with a 28-foot trailer was parked on the right shoulder of … [Read more...] about CHP Officer Involved in Injury Collision Responding to Fatal Collision
Big Bear Fire Department Tops Fitness Charts for 7th Straight Year
Big Bear, CA - In annual testing, Big Bear Fire personnel came through again as the Most Fit Fire Department. For seven straight years they have scored at the top among the other fire departments they are compared against by Healthy Firefighters, USA. Every year, Big Bear firefighters are put through an intensive physical fitness screening process and are tested in an array of … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Tops Fitness Charts for 7th Straight Year