Big Bear Valley, CA, May 13, 2011, noon - The Big Bear City Community Services District and the City of Big Bear Lake are celebrating their 4th and 5th year of participation, respectively, in the National Fire Protection Association’s Firewise Communities/USA program, a voluntary initiative to protect local residents, their property and natural resources from wildfires. In … [Read more...] about Valley Celebrates Participation In Firewise Communities USA Program
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Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Big Bear, Ca, May 11, 2011, 1:00pm -This is n update regarding the Momyer Fire, which began on May 8th at approximately 10:30 a.m. The fire is currently burning in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area in steep, rugged terrain in a north/north east direction, west of Alger Creek and north of the Momyer Trail, and is currently 50% contained. Yesterday, cloudy conditions grounded the … [Read more...] about Update on Momyer Fire: 50% Contained
Momyer Fire Near Forest Falls Partially Contained
Forest Falls, CA, May 10, 2011, 9:00am - The vegetation fire near Forest Falls is now 40% contained after burning roughly 150 acres. The Momyer Fire was reported at about 10:45am Sunday, May 8, and is located a few miles north of the Forest Falls area in steep terrain west of Alger Creek and north of Momyer Trail. It has not threatened any homes. U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Momyer Fire Near Forest Falls Partially Contained
Wildfire Awareness Week Encourages Homeowner Preparedness
Sacramento, CA, May 2, 2011, noon - This week is “Wildfire Awareness Week”. Cal Fire is urging homeowners to be ready for wildfires. Wildfire Awareness Week is designed to not only remind Californians of the dangers wildfires pose, but also to educate them on how to prepare their property. So far this year, California has experienced above average rainfall across the state. The … [Read more...] about Wildfire Awareness Week Encourages Homeowner Preparedness
Small Fire North Of Big Bear City Under Control
Big Bear City, CA, Sunday, May 1, 2011, 12:30pm - Firefighters responded to reports of smoke and a fire close to Van Dusen Canyon this morning. According to Forest Service Dispatch, the small fire near Bertha Peak was about 50 x 50 feet, two engines were working on it, and they've "got a handle on it". … [Read more...] about Small Fire North Of Big Bear City Under Control