Big Bear, CA, September 7, 2016 – Today at 2:38 pm a fire was reported near Barton Flats off of Hwy 38. Forward rate of spread has been stopped with approximately 1 acre burned. Aircraft will work with ground crews to shore up containment. Hwy 38 remains open. … [Read more...] about Flat Fire
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Arson Registrant Arrested Near Blue Cut Fire
Photo courtesy of Sean Lamb Big Bear, CA, September 6, 2016 - On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at approximately 9:23 am, the Union Pacific Railroad Police contacted a man sitting inside a parked vehicle trespassing on railroad property. The officer contacted the subject, later identified as Larry Missirilian, and discovered he was on active parole and was an arson registrant. … [Read more...] about Arson Registrant Arrested Near Blue Cut Fire
Free Small Business Seminar and Resource Expo Comes to Big Bear Lake
Big Bear, CA, September 5th, 2016 - Current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who would like to learn how to comply with California’s often complex tax laws are invited to attend a free Small Business Seminar and Resource Expo in Big Bear Lake on Thursday, September 15, 2016. California State Board of Equalization (BOE) Member George Runner is sponsoring the event … [Read more...] about Free Small Business Seminar and Resource Expo Comes to Big Bear Lake
Small Fire Near Bluff Lake
UPDATE 10:30 am The Fire was contained at 1.5 acres and is in the mop up phase and smoke may be visible from time to time as the mop up continues. This Morning around 7:00 am a fire was reported near the Castle Rock area in the south western region of the Big Bear Valley. The Forest Service and Big Bear Fire Department was notified and dispatched to the scene. Currently … [Read more...] about Small Fire Near Bluff Lake
SBD National Forest Increases Fire Restrictions
Big Bear, CA, September 1, 2016 - The San Bernardino National Forest will increase the current seasonal fire restrictions effective Friday, September 2, 2016. Continued hot and dry conditions, coupled with a long-term outlook that predicts no change in weather trends and normal fall winds, have prompted local fire mangers to implement additional fire restrictions on the … [Read more...] about SBD National Forest Increases Fire Restrictions