Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: Saturday, 6pm - San Bernardino National Forest fire crews accomplished 144 acres in today's prescribed burn creating a safe space for firefighters to work to protect Big Bear in the event of a wildfire. Flames may be visible from across the Valley throughout the night. There are no plans for pile burning tomorrow but today's piles could continue to burn … [Read more...] about SBNF Pile Burn Operations Today
Pile Burning
Forest Service Conducts Pile Burnings; Smoke May Be Visible On North Shore
Big Bear, Ca, November 4, 2011, 10:00am - Due to favorable weather conditions, the US Forest Service will be conducting fuels reduction pile burnings today. Motorists may see smoke on the North Shore near the Fawnskin Fire Department, or near the Big Pine Flats area, which is north of Camp Whittle. According to John Miller at the Forest Service, fire crews try to get rid of … [Read more...] about Forest Service Conducts Pile Burnings; Smoke May Be Visible On North Shore