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
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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
Fire Fighters Host Car Wash For Burn Survivors
Big Bear, Ca, April 29, 2011, 8:00am - The Big Bear City Fire Department is raising funds for the Fire Fighters Quest for Burn Survivors by hosting a car wash this Saturday, April 30th, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. The Quest is an organization that provides assistance to men, women and children that have been affected by burn injuries. The Quest operates with a 100% volunteer … [Read more...] about Fire Fighters Host Car Wash For Burn Survivors
Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard Resigns
Big Bear, Ca, April 26, 2011, 11:15am - Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod BallardBig Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard announced on April 25that the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District Meeting that he is resigning from his position as fire chief to spend more time with his family. In a letter to Jay Obernolte, Chairperson of the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, Ballard … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard Resigns
Death Investigation Ongoing After Body Found In Burned Vehicle
Big Bear, Ca, April 25, 2011, 4:00pm - In the early morning hours of April 25, at approximately 2:15 a.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station along with Fawnskin Engine 92 County Fire responded to a report of a vehicle fire on Highway 18 near Lakeview Point. The fire was extinguished and a badly burned body was located inside the vehicle. The age, race and gender of … [Read more...] about Death Investigation Ongoing After Body Found In Burned Vehicle