Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Majestic views, solitude, and quiet, heroic vigilance— fire lookouts of the San Bernardino National Forest capture a romantic part of California’s past. The Southern California Mountains Foundation proudly oversees its preservation. Today, there are seven fire lookout towers in the San Bernardino National Forest manned by dedicated Southern … [Read more...] about Fire Lookout Program
San Bernardino National Forest
Illegal campfire causes small fire south of Big Bear Lake
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF—US Forest Service firefighters, with the assistance of the Big Bear Fire Department, were dispatched at approximately 10:15 a.m. today to a fire south of the City of Big Bear Lake. A small fire, about 30 ft. by 30 ft. in size, was found off Mill Creek Road (Forest Service Road No. 2N10), between Camp Osito (2N17) and Kidd Creek (2N86) roads. Local … [Read more...] about Illegal campfire causes small fire south of Big Bear Lake
Forest Modifies and Reopens Two Fire Area Closures
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Officials with San Bernardino National Forest have modified the closure areas for two wildfires that occurred last year. The Snow Fire closure was modified to reopen the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) between Black Mountain Road (4S01) and Snow Creek Village. The El Dorado Fire closure has been modified to reopen some areas of the San Gorgonio … [Read more...] about Forest Modifies and Reopens Two Fire Area Closures
Prescribed Burning to Pick Up Again
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With a break in winter storm activity, fire crews are planning for more prescribed burning operations across the San Bernardino National Forest this week. All ignitions will be for pile burns, which will only commence if weather conditions are safe at the time and location of each site. The week's potential burns will be located … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning to Pick Up Again
Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials have announced that prescribed burning activities are temporarily suspended due to worsening weather conditions, including multiple incoming Santa Ana wind events. The wind events, rated as moderate, are forecasted to begin today and last over the next week. The U.S. Forest Service's Santa Ana Wind Threat … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns