Big Bear Lake, Ca, January 4, 2011, 3:00pm - At approximately 4 a.m. this morning, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Saint Anton Court in the City of Big Bear Lake. Fire damage was mainly isolated to the garage and storage area, however the interior of the home did suffer mild to moderate smoke … [Read more...] about House Catches Fire in Early Morning Hours
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Holiday Safety Tips: Part 2
Big Bear, Ca, December 2, 2010, 1:00pm - With the holiday season upon us, the San Bernardino County Fire Department and all of us here at K-BEAR would like to remind you of the following holiday decorating and natural Christmas tree safety tips. If you use a natural tree, make a fresh 1-inch cut at the base to open up pores clogged by sap. The fresh cut surface should be … [Read more...] about Holiday Safety Tips: Part 2
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
Big Bear, Ca, December 1, 2010, 3:00pm - With the holiday season upon us, the San Bernardino County Fire Department would like to remind you of the following holiday decorating and natural Christmas tree safety tips. Check the lights, and check the cords. Before you put up any electrically lighted decorations, you should check the equipment to make sure it will operate safely. … [Read more...] about Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
Fire Restrictions Reduced
Big Bear, Ca, November 22, 2010, 12:00pm - With recent rain across the southland, forest officials on the San Bernardino National Forest reduced fire restrictions today. “With the recent storms and snow across the mountains, the fire danger has lowered, however I want to remind folks to continue to be fire safe and vigilant year-round,” said Forest Supervisor Tom Gillett. … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Reduced
Be Firewise on Thanksgiving Day
Big Bear, Ca, November 22, 2010, 8:00am - The U.S. Fire Administration has issued a special report that examines the characteristics of Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings. According to the report, an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings occur annually in the United States, resulting in an estimated average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries and … [Read more...] about Be Firewise on Thanksgiving Day