Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Danelle D. Harrison has been tapped to lead the San Bernardino National Forest as its new Forest Supervisor. She reported for duty yesterday morning, replacing Tom Hall, who temporarily led the Forest over the last four months and returns to his position in Washington D.C. as a legislative affairs specialist. As Forest Supervisor for the San … [Read more...] about Danelle Harrison named Forest Supervisor for San Bernardino National Forest
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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
Winter Prescribed Burning Projects Announced
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With the change to winter weather, officials with San Bernardino National Forest are preparing to implement prescribed burning at sites across the Forest, which include the San Bernardino Mountains. Approximately 2,800 acres are approved for prescribed burning this winter and spring, but not all acres may be accomplished. Fire crews … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burning Projects Announced
Loss of Big Bear Interagency Hotshot
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Yesterday, USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest announced the death of Charles Morton, a Big Bear Interagency Hotshot Squad Boss, who died while engaged in fire suppression operations on the El Dorado Fire late Thursday, September 17, 2020. “Charlie was a well-respected leader who was always there for his squad … [Read more...] about Loss of Big Bear Interagency Hotshot
Forest Service Officials Confirm Fatality
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this … [Read more...] about Forest Service Officials Confirm Fatality