Big Bear News - Vallejo, CA - Love the outdoors and want to make a lasting impact on the world around you, but not sure which path to pursue? Join one of three USDA Forest Service recruitment events in mid-January to learn more about becoming a wildland firefighter. The Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighter positions into permanent and permanent seasonal for hand crews, … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Offers Three Recruitment Events
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Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
Crestline, CA, July 10, 2012, UPDATED at 9:20am - Today firefighters will be completing and improving containment lines and mopping up hotspots within the interior of the burn. SR18 has been re-opened, but southbound traffic is reduced to one lane. The fire is 70% contained at 75 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation, if you have any information please call the … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
CSD and Big Bear Lake Fire Agencies Agree to Joint Powers
Big Bear Lake, CA April 12, 2012 3:00 pm - The fire agencies of Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City have taken the first step in what has been described as an eventual merger of the two agencies. Most of the general public is unaware that there are as many as 5 different fire agencies in Big Bear Valley. The Big Bear Lake Fire District and the Big Bear City CSD Fire Agency are … [Read more...] about CSD and Big Bear Lake Fire Agencies Agree to Joint Powers
Small Cabin Fire on Tulip in Big Bear Lake Quickly Extinguished Saturday Afternoon
Lightning Starts Small Fires In The Area
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 29, 2011, 9:00am - Some very intense thunderstorms developed in Big Bear Valley on Saturday. The storms dumped heavy rain and hail, along with thunder and lightning and flooding of some streets and low lying areas. Several small fires were reported in the mountains as a result of lightning strikes. Three Super Scoopers, planes capable of holding 1410 … [Read more...] about Lightning Starts Small Fires In The Area