KBHR - Big Bear News - San Bernardino CA - A jury in San Bernardino County has convicted Justin Wayne Halstenberg, a Norco resident, of starting the Line Fire in Highland last year. The fire burned 44,000 acres and injured six firefighters. Halstenberg, 35, was found guilty on seven counts related to the Line Fire and two additional counts for another blaze. Charges include … [Read more...] about Jury Convicts Justin Wayne Halstenberg of Starting the Line Fire
Big Bear Fire Department
Two Back to Back Structure Fires
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
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