Big Bear News - Big Bear Valley, CA - UPDATE: Mandatory evacuations have been called for all of Wrightwood. The Sheep Fire does not pose a threat to Big Bear. UPDATE: 4:10PM - The FIRIS, Fire Integrated Real time Intelligence System, has provided a real-time fire incident update on the size of the Sheep Fire. It is now being reported that the size of the Sheep Fire is at … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible from Wrightwood’s “Sheep Fire”
Environment
SBNF Cancels Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today, But Test Burn Smoke is Visible
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA -UPDATE: 11:35AM - According to Lisa Cox, Public Affairs Specialist for the US Forest Service, today's prescribed burn will not move forward today after an unsuccessful test burn. Smoke is visible in the forested area of the test burn located just southeast of Knickerbocker Road. ORIGINAL STORY: According to fire officials with San … [Read more...] about SBNF Cancels Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today, But Test Burn Smoke is Visible
Prescribed Burn in Big Bear Lake Scheduled for Friday
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: After initiating a test fire, the prescribed burn scheduled for today was enacted as planned. Previous Story: Fire crews are planning for more prescribed burning activities in the Big Bear Lake area later this week. Up to 20 acres on Forest Service land will be targeted on Friday, March 25th, in the vicinity of Club View Drive and … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burn in Big Bear Lake Scheduled for Friday
Visit Big Bear Introduces A New Look
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear Lake’s visitor’s center, Visit Big Bear, held their Brand Refresh Unveiling Ceremony yesterday afternoon at their offices and welcome center located at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Pine Knot Avenue. The new blue and white “Big Bear Lake” logo is designed to elevate Visit Big Bear and the community they serve. The new brand … [Read more...] about Visit Big Bear Introduces A New Look
Fix-A-Leak Week
Big Bear News – Big Bear, CA – “There’s a one in ten chance your home or business has a leak which wastes 90 gallons or more per day,” explains Ms. Miele, Water Conservation and Communications Supervisor for the City of Big Bear Lake Department of Water (BBLDWP). Last year the BBLDWP detected two thousand seven hundred and forty-nine customer leaks, more than 10% of all … [Read more...] about Fix-A-Leak Week