Big Bear Lake, CA, June 22, 2016 - Shortly before noon today, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a fire in the 200 block of North Starvation Flats Road in Big Bear Lake. Witnesses reported that the fire started immediately after two subjects left the area in a vehicle. Deputies conducted an area check and located the vehicle and subjects … [Read more...] about Local Suspect Identified and Booked on Felony Charges of Starting a Fire
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Human Remains Found in Debris of Residential Fire
Big Bear Lake, CA, March 11, 2015 -At approximately 9:36 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10th, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a fire in the area of Dream Street and Waynoka Lane in Big Bear Lake. Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters from the Big Bear Fire Department responded and observed a residence fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters extinguished … [Read more...] about Human Remains Found in Debris of Residential Fire
Major Structure Fire At Riffenburgh Lumber Yard
Big Bear Lake, CA September 29, 2013 9:00 am - A major structure fire was reported Sunday morning around 7:00 am burning at the Riffenburgh Lumber property. Two structures near the rear of the property on the north end were fully engulfed in flames as the Big Bear Fire department arrived. Both structures could be considered a total loss. Other structures on the property were … [Read more...] about Major Structure Fire At Riffenburgh Lumber Yard
Fire Personnel Respond Quickly to Small Fire near Butler Peak
Big Bear, CA, July 25, 2013 - A small spot fire was reported just before 10am in the area of Butler Peak above Fawnskin. The origin of the fire was originally reported as a possible downed aircraft but it has been confirmed that is not the case. The fire is at about a quarter acre and appears to be a single tree lightening snag with heavy fuels in the area. Two water … [Read more...] about Fire Personnel Respond Quickly to Small Fire near Butler Peak
Highway 38 Fully Opened and Crews Continue to Improve Mill Fire Line
Yucaipa, CA, June 29, 2013 - As of 8am this morning, Highway 38 completely re-opened eliminating the need for the detour through Oak Glen put into place last night as a result of the Mill Fire. CAL Fire was assigned to the Mill Fire and crews continue to battle the blaze which has remained at 350 acres overnight and is at 20% containment as of this morning. The Mill Fire … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Fully Opened and Crews Continue to Improve Mill Fire Line
CAL Fire Reaching Containment on Mill Fire
Yucaipa, CA, June 28, 2013 - As of 7pm, CAL Fire has reached 5% containment on the Mill Fire that has grown to 350 acres. Additional hand crews have been ordered for tonight to work on the fire line and excellent progress is being made by fire personnel. The fire still remains as no threat to the Big Bear Valley. … [Read more...] about CAL Fire Reaching Containment on Mill Fire