Big Bear News - Mentone, CA - UPDATE: 7:00PM - Unified Command with the Redlands Fire Department were able to stop the forward rate of spread of the Mill Fire holding it at 3.3 acres. All aircraft called to the incident have been released. A section of Highway 38 remains closed until approximately 8pm or 9pm. The cause of the fire is under investigation. At about 4:45pm … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire at Bottom of Highway 38: Mill Fire
Fire
Small Vegetation Fire, the Mitsubishi Fire, No Threat to Big Bear
Big Bear News - Holcomb Valley, CA, 8/26/20 - UPDATE AS OF 5:12pm Wednesday 8/26 - Revised Acreage per Air Attack (3-5 acres) - Smoke and firefighting aircraft activity is the result of a small vegetation fire which began at approximately 11:41am this morning in eastern Holcomb Valley. Fire crews responded quickly with air attack and established a retardant line completely … [Read more...] about Small Vegetation Fire, the Mitsubishi Fire, No Threat to Big Bear
Officials Determine Apple Fire Triggered by Vehicle Exhaust
Big Bear News - Cherry Valley, CA - 7:30am, 8/4/20 - CAL FIRE investigators have determined that the cause of the Apple Fire was the result of a vehicle malfunction, specifically, a diesel-fueled vehicle emitting burning carbon from the exhaust system. Officials are seeking information from anyone that may have seen a vehicle which appeared to have mechanical problems or … [Read more...] about Officials Determine Apple Fire Triggered by Vehicle Exhaust
“Town Fire” Near Hwy 330 & Second Fire “Green Fire” Near Hwy 38 in Mentone Area
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - UPDATE: 9:30PM - The Town Fire is 75% contained at 5 acres and will be staffed overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation. UPDATE: 8:30PM - After better assessment of the Green Fire mapping, total acreage of that fire is 20 acres with no additional spread. And, it is now at 10% containment. UPDATE: 7:40PM - The Green Fire … [Read more...] about “Town Fire” Near Hwy 330 & Second Fire “Green Fire” Near Hwy 38 in Mentone Area
Local Suspect Identified and Booked on Felony Charges of Starting a Fire
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