Big Bear, Ca, September 30, 2010, 3:00pm - There is currently a Hazardous Weather Outlook and a Red Flag Warning, in effect for the San Bernardino Mountains, as well as Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley. The Red Flag Warning is in effect until 11:00pm tonight for dry lightening which has averaged about 2 lightning strikes per minute in certain areas. Downdraft winds have been … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning Ends 9/30 at 11:30PM
Fire/Safety
Fire Prevention Week: Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!
Big Bear, Ca, September 29, 2010, 8:00am - In an effort to better educate communities throughout the U.S. about smoke alarm recommendations, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is promoting “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” as the theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 3-9, which the Big Bear Valley Fire Agencies is … [Read more...] about Fire Prevention Week: Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!
Fall Clean Up to Prevent Fires
Big Bear, Ca, September 27, 2010, 3:00pm - Fall is nearly here and so is the large accumulation of leaves and pine needles. The Big Bear City Fire Department reminds you that it’s best to clear your roof and gutters now before the snow renders them inaccessible. Big Bear Disposal will pick up a limited number of bagged leaves and/or pine needles each week when left at the … [Read more...] about Fall Clean Up to Prevent Fires
San Bernardino National Forest Raises Fire Restrictions
San Bernardino, Ca, August 31, 2010 - Moderate to severe drought conditions, hot weather and lower fuel moisture have prompted the San Bernardino National Forest to increase fire restrictions on Thursday, September 2. Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and dryer. Most wildfires … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Raises Fire Restrictions