Firefighting crews from the U.S. Forest Service are currently attacking a small fire in the Big Bear Valley, located on Gold Mountain, just north of Baldwin Lake. The fire is centered around a single snag, or tree, and the burn area is an area of about 30 feet by 30 feet. Given last night’s weather, this fire, which started just after midnight, is likely the result of a … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Attacking Small Fire on Gold Mountain (Update: Fire’s Out)
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New Snow Makes for 1-2′ Base at Bear Mountain; Dense Fog Likely in Portions of San Bernardino Mountains
Big Bear Mountain Resorts report that they have received half an inch of new, fresh snow since about 3am this morning and this, coupled with snowmaking in recent weeks, makes for a snow depth of 1-2 feet at Bear Mountain, which remains open through the weekend for skiing and snowboarding. Early season rates--at $25 for adults, $20 for young adults--are in effect, and half-day … [Read more...] about New Snow Makes for 1-2′ Base at Bear Mountain; Dense Fog Likely in Portions of San Bernardino Mountains
Free H1N1 Vaccine Available at County’s Public Health Clinics Off the Mountain
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is offering additional opportunities for county residents to receive the H1N1 flu vaccine free of charge at clinics throughout the County, including a weekday opportunity in Victorville next week. This Saturday, November 14, two Public Health Centers will be open from 10am to 2pm; as in weeks past, these clinics include the … [Read more...] about Free H1N1 Vaccine Available at County’s Public Health Clinics Off the Mountain
Local Fire Agencies Respond to Two Small Fires in Sugarloaf, First Spotted by Pilot
Local fire crews have been on scene in the Sugarloaf area this afternoon, putting out two small vegetation fires in the vicinity of Baldwin and Maple Lanes, near Baldwin Lane Elementary School. The fires were reported by a pilot flying overhead at about 3:30pm this afternoon, and responding agencies included the Big Bear City Fire Department, the Big Bear Lake Fire Department, … [Read more...] about Local Fire Agencies Respond to Two Small Fires in Sugarloaf, First Spotted by Pilot
Helicopters to Be Used for SBNF Fuels Reduction and Tree Removal in Crestline Area
If in the vicinity of Crestline or the Miller Canyon area in the coming two weeks, you can expect to see helicopters overhead. As of today, November 11, the San Bernardino National Forest is using helicopters as part of a fuel reductions project; helicopters are removing trees and slash in areas inaccessible by conventional tree removal methods and flying the logs to a staging … [Read more...] about Helicopters to Be Used for SBNF Fuels Reduction and Tree Removal in Crestline Area