Big Bear News – Big Bear, CA – The Line Fire experienced minimal fire activity in recent days and no new information is yet available. The fire was last recorded at 39,232 acres and 51% containment with 3399 fire personnel working the Fire. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms over the fire area today along with gusty outflow winds. Warm weather over the weekend is expected to bring down the vegetation moisture levels which could potentially lead to increased fire activity. Firefighters are strengthening control lines and mopping up hot spots.
Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for Fawnskin and all other areas of Big Bear Lake West of Division with the exception of Wild Rose Lane to the dam on the South Shore which remains under an Evacuation Warning. All other local Evacuation Warnings have been lifted except for some areas of Running Springs.
Highway 18 as well as Highway 38 are fully open in both directions. Highway 330 remains fully closed.
Today will be the last day that the World Central Kitchen Disaster Relief Organization will be providing free boxed meals for everyone in the Valley at a new location. Drive through pick up for lunch is from 12noon to 2pm and dinner from 5pm to 7pm. Meals are available today for pick up in the parking lot next to Veteran’s Park or park your vehicle and enjoy your meal in the park! A total of 2798 free meals have already been distributed by World Central Kitchen to Big Bear Valley residents with another 1000 free meals expected to be distributed today.
Evacuation warnings are in place in Big Bear Lake from Wild Rose Lane to the dam on the South Shore and some areas of Runnings Springs. The Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for the communities East of Division and West of Division to Wild Rose Lane, Arrowbear, some areas of Running Springs, Angeles Oaks, Crestline, Cedar Glen, Lake Arrowhead, Valley of Enchantment, Baldwin Lake and Lake Williams.