Continued fuels reduction, as implemented by the San Bernardino County Fire Department, will extend through July 2013, given County Supervisors’ approval in their meeting yesterday. In order for County Fire to receive an additional $10 million in federal funding, through a grant offered by the U.S. Forest Service, matching funds of 10%--or one million dollars—will be factored … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Accept Additional $10 Million in Funding for County Fire’s Fuels Reduction Program; Sugarloaf Roads Tax to Continue
Defensible Space
May 3-9 Is California Wildfire Awareness Week; Homeowners Are Encouraged to Clear Defensible Space
The San Bernardino County Fire Department and the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce are this week recognizing California Wildfire Awareness Week. In preparation for the approaching high fire hazard period, this year’s statewide Wildfire Awareness Week theme is “You Provide the Defense, We’ll Provide the Offense”—and, by defense, homeowners and renters alike are encouraged to … [Read more...] about May 3-9 Is California Wildfire Awareness Week; Homeowners Are Encouraged to Clear Defensible Space
Big Bear Lake Fire Department Hosts Free Workshop on Defensible Space Tuesday
A one-time defensible space workshop will be held at the Big Bear Lake Fire Department tomorrow, April 21. This 1pm general workshop is open to all landscapers, loggers, property managers, handymen and others involved in creating defensible space and vegetation removal. According to David Yegge, the fire department’s Fire Fuels Program Coordinator, “This year’s fire hazard … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Department Hosts Free Workshop on Defensible Space Tuesday
Chipper Days Begin April 15th
Beginning Wednesday, April 15th, the City of Big Bear Lake is offering free roadside tree limb and brush trimming disposal to assist those property owners within City limits in creating defensible space around their homes. Fire Fuels Program Coordinator David Yegge says, “Just place branches and limbs at the curb, telephone the free Chipper Hotline at 909-752-2805 and Public … [Read more...] about Chipper Days Begin April 15th
Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today
Smoke may be visible in our area today (March 20), particularly to the Valley’s southeast toward Highway 38, as hazardous fuels pile burns continue on the San Bernardino National Forest. Today’s burns are taking place in the Barton Flats area, as well as a portion of the San Bernardino National Forest just off the highway, south of Angelus Oaks. During pile burns past, smoke … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Resume Pile Burning in Two Areas Off Highway 38; Smoke May Be Visible Today