Mentone, CA, August 9, 2010, 2:21pm - There is a small five-acre fire that started at approximately 12:50pm this afternoon in the vicinity of Morton Peak Lookout near 1N12 off Highway 38 between Mentone and Forest Falls and above Mountain Home Village. The fire is holding at 5 acres and is not contained at this time but, according to John Miller, Information Officer with the … [Read more...] about Small Five Acre Fire off Highway 38 Poses No Threat to Big Bear
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Near Drowning This Morning in Big Bear Lake on Lagonita Lane
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 9, 2010, 12:00pm - KBHR has received information of a near drowning this morning, Monday, August 09, 2010, at docks on Lagonita Lane in Big Bear Lake. According to the information that we have at this point, a 75-year-old male with a history of epilepsy had been standing on a dock when he had a seizure and collapsed into the water. The man was found … [Read more...] about Near Drowning This Morning in Big Bear Lake on Lagonita Lane
Small Fire is Quickly Extinquished by US Forest Service
Big Bear Valley, CA, July 21, 2010, 3:06pm - Earlier today US Forest Service hand crews extinguished a small fire described as a snag fire that was a result of last week’s thunderstorms and lightening in the San Bernardino Mountains today with the assistance of a helicopter. The fire never was a threat to the Big Bear Valley and smoke from this small fire was not visible to … [Read more...] about Small Fire is Quickly Extinquished by US Forest Service
8th Annual Xeriscape Garden Tour is Saturday, July 24th
Big Bear Valley, July 20, 2010, 12:07pm - The Sierra Club hosts the 8th annual Xeriscape Garden Tour this Saturday, July 24th featuring seven homes where the owners have created beautiful landscaped gardens that highlight drought-tolerant and native plants. Unique to the tour this year, one home will be showcased where the homeowner has combined defensible space with xeriscape … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Xeriscape Garden Tour is Saturday, July 24th
Small Tree Snag Fire near Butler Peak No Contained and Controlled
Big Bear Valley, CA, July 16, 2010, 11:45am - Residents and motorists may have seen a fire crew helicopter this morning as fire personnel were called to the scene of a small 10’ by 10’ lightening strike fire in the vicinity of Butler Peak. Some smoke was visible early this morning as US Forest Service and County Fire responded to the incident late last night. The fire is in a … [Read more...] about Small Tree Snag Fire near Butler Peak No Contained and Controlled