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
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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
Illegal Campfires Continue to be a Problem
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Firefighting personnel and forest land managers are growing increasingly concerned about the uptick in illegal campfires that have sprung up all over the forest. With the increase in visitor use, there has been an issue with fires being setup outside designated fire rings at developed campgrounds. These pose a serious fire threat and will only get … [Read more...] about Illegal Campfires Continue to be a Problem
US Forest Service to Continue Prescribed Burning This Week
Big Bear, CA - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of weather conditions safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the forest. These active forest management projects continue longtime efforts to maintain facility and community defense throughout the National Forest. Smoke and flames may be visible day and night during burning … [Read more...] about US Forest Service to Continue Prescribed Burning This Week
Winter Prescribed Burns to Begin Today in Big Bear
Big Bear, CA - Beginning today, Monday, November 25, fire crews plan to start burning piles from 443 acres of brush clearance on the south and southwest areas of Big Bear in three locations: to the south of Sugarloaf, in Moonridge along Forest Road 2N27 (Sand Canyon Rd.) and adjacent to Moonridge between Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The project, which may last more than one … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burns to Begin Today in Big Bear