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
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Tree-Killing Pest Found in Big Bear
Sugarloaf, CA - The invasive goldspotted oak borer (GSOB, Agrilus auroguttatus) was detected last week in recently-killed and dying California black oaks on private property in the unincorporated San Bernardino County community of Sugarloaf. Larval, pupal and adult life stages of the beetle were extracted by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) … [Read more...] about Tree-Killing Pest Found in Big Bear
Big Bear Among CA Areas With Worst Wildfire Evacuation Routes According to Study
Big Bear, CA - After watching tragedy unfold in Paradise, California, last year during the Camp Fire, USA Today-California Network analyzed California communities and evacuation routes which showed that some areas in the state are far outside the norm when it comes to the number of lanes of roadway available for the size of the population. Paradise had five two-lane roads and … [Read more...] about Big Bear Among CA Areas With Worst Wildfire Evacuation Routes According to Study
Lake William Home Burns in Fire Yesterday
Big Bear, CA - A residential structure fire was reported for Pinewood Drive at Sky View Drive in Lake William at approximately 12:26 p.m. yesterday, Tuesday, May 15. Upon arrival, fire crews observed the approximately 2,500 square foot, multi-story, single family residence, with smoke and flames visible to the rear of the home. Crews were able to knock-down the fire in 40 … [Read more...] about Lake William Home Burns in Fire Yesterday
Small fire seen from Lake Erwin – Fire Crews on Scene
Monday evening around 6:30 a vegetation fire was reported in the Sugarloaf area which was unrelated to an earlier structure fire in the town of Sugarloaf. Big Bear Fire Department with Cal-Fire and Forest Service Fire responded. The fire is being described as small but smoke may still be visible from the Erwin Lake area. Air tankers and water dropping helicopters have … [Read more...] about Small fire seen from Lake Erwin – Fire Crews on Scene