Big Bear Lake, Ca– With the recent snowfall in the Big Bear Valley, KBHR and the Big Bear Municipal Water District are reminding everyone of the dangers of walking on lake ice. Not only can it cost you your life, it can cost you money, and jeopardize the safety of rescuers. Every winter the San Bernardino County Sheriff and MWD receive calls related to people walking on lake … [Read more...] about STAY OFF LAKE ICE – FACE FINES OR LOSS OF LIFE
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Big Bear Fire Department Suspends Monthly Siren Tests
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department is suspending its emergency warning siren testing effective immediately. The first test began in August of this year and was scheduled to run on the fourth Thursday of every month. The emergency warning sirens are designed to be an additional way to notify the community in the event of an emergency. As a result of the monthly tests, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Suspends Monthly Siren Tests
Vegetation Fire Near Bear Mountain on Sunday Night
Big Bear, CA - A smell of smoke was reported on Sunday, November 10, at 8:13 p.m. Big Bear Fire Department’s Medic Truck 281 responded to the request for an Outside Investigation. Crews rapidly identified a column of smoke in the Bear Mountain area of Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Fire Department Battalion Chief 2807 Brian Parham arrived in the area and reported smoke and flames … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Near Bear Mountain on Sunday Night
Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Big Bear, CA - Sunday, November 3rd is the end of Daylight-Saving Time. It’s time to “fall back” one hour. When you change your clocks, it is also time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors. While phones, computers, and tablets may change themselves, it’s up to you to keep yourself and your family safe by changing your smoke alarm batteries. … [Read more...] about Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Fawnskin Structure Fire Knocked Down Quickly
Fawnskin, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Canyon Road in Fawnskin at approximately 8:51 a.m., on Friday, October 25. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a two-story, single-family home with fire and smoke coming from the right side of the residence. The fire started in the workshop attached to the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the workshop. … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Structure Fire Knocked Down Quickly