San Bernardino Mountains, Ca, October 11, 2010, 2:15pm - At approximately 11:00am today a fire started in the Mountain Home Village area on Highway 38. The fire, also known as the Village Incident Fire is located on the east side of Highway 38 and has since grown to 3 acres, where it is currently holding. Highway 38 has been closed for the past two hours. According to Cal … [Read more...] about Fire in Mountain Home Village Shuts Down HWY 38
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Smoke Detectors: A Sound You Can Live With!
Big Bear, Ca, October 11, 2010, 8:00am - San Bernardino County Fire Department officials urge families to ensure each of their household smoke detectors is in good working order and that a supply of extra batteries is always on hand. “We see the benefits when smoke detectors work, and the dangers when they don’t,” says County Fire spokesperson Ryan Beckers. According to the … [Read more...] about Smoke Detectors: A Sound You Can Live With!
Fall Fire Prevention Tips Part 2
Big Bear, Ca, October 7, 2010, 8:00am - Cold weather is upon us and with the change in seasons comes the need to warm our homes and businesses. The following tips can help you stay warm while remaining safe during the winter months: Have a professional check and service your heating system each year. This not only helps to prevent hazardous situations from occurring, but … [Read more...] about Fall Fire Prevention Tips Part 2
Helicopter Fuel Reduction Begins October 6th
San Bernardino Mountains, Ca, October 5, 2010, 8:00am - The Mountaintop Ranger District will be using helicopters as part of fuel reduction projects in the Miller Canyon area north of Lake Gregory starting Wednesday October 6. Helicopters will be removing trees, slash in areas inaccessible by conventional tree removal methods, and fly the logs to a staging point or landing. … [Read more...] about Helicopter Fuel Reduction Begins October 6th
Lightning Strikes Cause 13 Spot Fires
San Bernardino Mountains, Ca, October 4, 2010, 12:00pm - The recent thunder and lightning storms that started last Tuesday on September 29th, caused a total of 13 small spot fires to start last week all over the San Bernardino Mountains, with only one of the fires being close to the Big Bear area. All of the spot fires have been contained and put out. After a lightning storm, … [Read more...] about Lightning Strikes Cause 13 Spot Fires