Big Bear, CA – Cool fall weather has arrived, winter is fast approaching, and Big Bear Fire Department encourages everyone to practice safe winter heating. Big Bear Valley residents and tourists alike will soon be lighting pilot lights and finding other ways to keep warm during the chill of the season. When not functioning properly, the heating appliances that are keeping us … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Be Prevented
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Fire at Storage Lot Consumes RV’s, Trailers and Boat
Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Fire Department and CAL FIRE responded to a fire at Fox Farm Storage on Fox Farm Rd. in Big Bear Lake on Saturday, October 12, 2019 just before noon. BBFD Medic Engine 281 was first on scene. Captain Matt Fonda was incident commander until knockdown. The fire started in a motor home which was fully involved. The fire spread to another motor home, a … [Read more...] about Fire at Storage Lot Consumes RV’s, Trailers and Boat
Bear Valley Electric Service Alerts Customers of Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Due to Extreme Fire Danger Conditions
Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service is alerting customers that they may proactively turn off power in Fawnskin, Boulder Bay, Moonridge, Erwin Lake and Lake Williams during the period of Oct. 10th through Oct. 11th to mitigate wildfire risk and protect the community during the extreme weather conditions that are forecasted for the area. BVES crews will monitor real time … [Read more...] about Bear Valley Electric Service Alerts Customers of Potential Public Safety Power Shutoff Due to Extreme Fire Danger Conditions
CAL FIRE Increases Staffing for Extreme Fire Danger Conditions
Big Bear, CA - CAL FIRE firefighters are staffing up and preparing for the forecasted extreme fire weather across California. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and fire weather watches for areas of northern, central and southern California. This will likely be the strongest offshore wind event so far this season. “With some of the most destructive and … [Read more...] about CAL FIRE Increases Staffing for Extreme Fire Danger Conditions
Expected Wind Event May Necessitate Public Safety Power Shutoff
Big Bear, CA - Wildfires are more destructive and deadlier than in the past, and the threat of wildfires is more prevalent throughout the state and calendar year. The overall pattern shows the emerging effects of climate change in our daily lives. Throughout the year, the California Public Utilities Commission works with CalFire and the Office of Emergency Services to … [Read more...] about Expected Wind Event May Necessitate Public Safety Power Shutoff