Big Bear, Ca, August 10, 2011, 10:30am - The following is an update about the Holcomb fire that started yesterday at 1:27pm. Fire crews reached 50% containment last night at 5:00pm, and full containment at 10:00pm. According to John Miller with the US Forest Service some of the effected trees are old large trees which take a while to completely extinguish. Today residents … [Read more...] about Update: Holcomb Fire Contained
Fire/Safety
Dont Leave Children or Pets In Your Car
Big Bear, Ca, August 10, 2011, 8:00am - The scorching summer sun can turn an automobile into a deadly oven-on-wheels for young ones, pets and adults alike. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) warns the public about the dangers of leaving children, loved ones or pets unattended inside a vehicle while parked in the hot, summer sun. “It takes mere minutes for the temperature … [Read more...] about Dont Leave Children or Pets In Your Car
Holcomb Fire
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 9, 2011, 7:00pm - The US Forest Service received a call of smoke in the area of Forest Road 3N12 in the Holcomb Valley area north of Big Bear early Tuesday afternoon, and started a full wildland fire response which includes fire engines, hotshot crews, helicopters and retardant airtankers. According to John Miller of the US Forest Service, San … [Read more...] about Holcomb Fire
UPDATED: Fire in Holcomb Valley- Fire Units Dropping Water
Big Bear, Ca, August 9, 2011, 3:36pm - At approximately 1:27pm this afternoon, the US Forest Service received a report of smoke in the air in the Holcomb Valley area near Bertha Peak. At this time it has been determined that 6-7 acres of a treed area is on fire, and the Forest Service Fire Fighters are on hand, along with the Bureau of Land Management, Cal Fire, Big Bear Lake … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Fire in Holcomb Valley- Fire Units Dropping Water
Help The San Bernardino National Forest Association Get New Wheels!
Big Bear, Ca, August 4, 2011, 1:00pm -The San Bernardino National Forest Association is one of 500 finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, which will award vehicles to 100 nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public. Local residents, members, volunteers and advocates are encouraged to support the San Bernardino National Forest Association and their quest … [Read more...] about Help The San Bernardino National Forest Association Get New Wheels!