Big Bear Lake, CA, July 19, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Timberline Trail in Big Bear Lake at approximately 1:42 a.m. on Monday, July 18. Upon arrival of fire crews, the garage and single-story home were well-involved with active flames visible. Crews were unable to make entry due to the intensity of the fire; an exterior attack was … [Read more...] about Early Morning Fire Burns Residence in Big Bear lake
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Early Morning Traffic Collision Takes Two Lives
UPDATE - June 1, 2016 - The driver and front passenger involved in the fatal traffic collision that occurred on May 29, 2016 at approximately 3:35 a.m. near the intersection of Big Bear Blvd. and Lark Road in Big Bear Lake have been identified. The driver, Hermelinda Celis-Juarez, a 44-year- old resident of Big Bear Lake, remains in critical condition on life support. The front … [Read more...] about Early Morning Traffic Collision Takes Two Lives
BBFD Live Fire Training
Big Bear, CA, April 26, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department will be conducting “Live Fire Training” this week through Friday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training will take place at the Department’s Paradise training facility located on Grenfall Lane in Big Bear City. Citizens should not be alarmed if they see smoke coming from the area of Paradise Way and E. North Shore … [Read more...] about BBFD Live Fire Training
Fatal Fall from Bridge Near Big Bear Dam
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 7, 2016 - At approximately 11:15 p.m. on April 6, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to assist Big Bear Fire Department with a subject who reportedly fell from the structure of the Highway 18 bridge near Big Bear Dam. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Craig Cowie, a resident of Sugarloaf, was hiking with friends in the ravine … [Read more...] about Fatal Fall from Bridge Near Big Bear Dam
Two Separate Restaurant Fires Reported Within Two Hours.
This morning at 10:17am, a fire was reported burning at 41025 Big Bear Boulevard, the location of Fuji restaurant. The boulevard was blocked with for a short time with first responders and their equipment. The nature of the fire is under investigation but initial indications are that while the restaurant was closed a fire may have originated in the kitchen and spread to … [Read more...] about Two Separate Restaurant Fires Reported Within Two Hours.