Fawnskin, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Canyon Road in Fawnskin at approximately 8:51 a.m., on Friday, October 25. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a two-story, single-family home with fire and smoke coming from the right side of the residence. The fire started in the workshop attached to the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the workshop. … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Structure Fire Knocked Down Quickly
US Forest Service
Fire Restrictions Elevated on the San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear, CA - Fire restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest were previously elevated beginning August 6, 2019. The changes included limiting campfires to selected sites, increased restrictions on smoking and the prohibition of welding and other open-flame activities without the proper permits. There is a new forest order that adds to our current fire restrictions. … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Elevated on the San Bernardino National Forest
Forest Service Seeking Committee Members to Advise on Recreation Site Fees
Big Bear, CA - The United States Department of Agriculture’s Pacific Southwest Region of the Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill the eleven member Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) in California. Recreation RAC members provide recommendations to the Agency on recreation fee changes at national forest sites throughout the state of California. This includes … [Read more...] about Forest Service Seeking Committee Members to Advise on Recreation Site Fees
Prescribed Burn Planned to Restore Bluff Meadow
Big Bear, CA - After a wet winter and with spring weather conditions continuing to be ideal for prescribed burning, San Bernardino National Forest officials are planning to begin ignitions in an area southwest of Big Bear Lake beginning Monday, May 20. The broadcast burn on Bluff Mesa is expected to last through the end of the week. Smoke will be visible in the immediate area … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burn Planned to Restore Bluff Meadow
Winter Prescribed Burns
Big Bear, CA - As the winter storm season moves into Southern California, officials with San Bernardino National Forest are implementing prescribed burning projects across the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountain ranges. Prescribed burning is an active forest management activity that helps restore ecological functions to the forest. Fire has a frequent natural role in some … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burns