Big Bear Lake, CA, June 21, 2014 - Wildfire prevention is serious business in the San Bernardino Mountains. New restrictions and guidelines were posted on Thursday, June 19, and the US Forest Service says they'll be aggressively citing those who don’t comply. With lives and property at stake, violation of these prohibitions carry serious consequences as Class B misdemeanors … [Read more...] about Violation of Fire Restrictions Carries Hefty Penalties
Fire Restrictions
San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
San Bernardino, CA, June 29, 2012, 8:00am – As the seasonal fire danger increases, forest officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest effective today (Friday, June 29, 2012). The forest experienced less than average winter snow and rainfall, and the seasonal outlook calls for a warmer summer with below average rainfall, which could … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Fire Restrictions Increase
Fire Level Has Been Increased To Very High: Fire Restrictions Elevated
Big Bear, Ca, January 13, 2012, 4:00pm - The US Forest Service has elevated the fire danger level to very high due to the dry, warm weather the San Bernardino County and other areas have been experiencing. Fire Danger increases with the unseasonable warmer, drier weather along with persistent Santa Ana wind conditions. Fire officials are closely monitoring the weather and … [Read more...] about Fire Level Has Been Increased To Very High: Fire Restrictions Elevated
San Bernardino National Forest Raises Fire Restrictions
San Bernardino, Ca, August 31, 2010 - Moderate to severe drought conditions, hot weather and lower fuel moisture have prompted the San Bernardino National Forest to increase fire restrictions on Thursday, September 2. Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and dryer. Most wildfires … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Raises Fire Restrictions