BIG BEAR Valley – Big Bear News - On Thursday, June 6, 2024, a residential structure fire wasreported in the 200 Block of West North Shore Drive, Big Bear City, at approximately 9:20 p.m.Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke inside a single-story residential structure. Crews quicklyextinguished the fire within approximately 10 minutes. Fire crews remained on scene … [Read more...] about Two Back to Back Structure Fires
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Big Bear Fire Safe Council Hosts Community Information Meeting on May 23rd
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Fire Safe Council is hosting a Community Information Meeting on Thursday, May 23rd, from 6pm to 8pm at Hofert Hall (located in Big Bear Lake City Hall) to educate residents and second homeowners about fire safety and prevention. This initiative aims to get the Big Bear Fire Safe Council off the ground, providing a platform for … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Safe Council Hosts Community Information Meeting on May 23rd
Vehicle Fire Spreads Igniting Nearby Vegetation
Big Bear Lake CA - Big Bear News - On Wednesday 5/15/24 at 1:30 p.m., Big Bear Fire was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Mill Creek Rd. Upon arrival, Brush Engine 281 discovered a well involved vehicle that had spread into the nearby vegetation. Fire crews quickly deployed hose line around the 50x50 spot vegetation fire and the vehicle fire. Battalion Chief Luke Wagner … [Read more...] about Vehicle Fire Spreads Igniting Nearby Vegetation
Big Bear Fire Board Issues a Statement of Support For All Employees
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - In a press release issued by the Big Bear Fire Authority Board of Directors, the Board responded to Union demands by issuing a statement that they appreciate and share many of the concerns expressed by the Big Bear Professional Firefighters Union Local 935, including strained relationships among Department employees, and the challenging financial … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Board Issues a Statement of Support For All Employees
Big Bear Fire Authority Fire Hazard Abatement Program Status
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - At this week’s Big Bear Fire Authority board meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Willis provided an update on the fire abatement program, which continues to draw criticism from residents who appeared at this week’s meeting, have written letters to the editor, and filled social media threads with complaints ranging from not receiving notices before being … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Authority Fire Hazard Abatement Program Status