Fawnskin, CA -- A structure fire in Fawnskin last night resulted in the closure of the North Shore portion of Highway 38 for several hours, though the roadway was reopened in the 6am hour. Just before 1am this morning (Wednesday, April 7), Fawnskin Station #49 of the San Bernardino County Fire Department received a call, alerting them to a structure fire, on the hillside just … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Blaze Destroys Cabin, Prompts Overnight Closure of Highway 38
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Baja’s 7.2 Tremor on Easter Prompts Another “Quake-Up” Call: Are You Earthquake Prepared?
Big Bear City, CA -- In light of yesterday’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Baja Mexico, which was felt here (as a long, slow roll) in the Big Bear Valley at 3:40pm--and two local earthquakes since*--the Big Bear City Fire Department offers another “quake-up” call to residents; all are reminded to check disaster preparedness plans and supplies, as we never know when we will be … [Read more...] about Baja’s 7.2 Tremor on Easter Prompts Another “Quake-Up” Call: Are You Earthquake Prepared?
Federal Aid Through FEMA Will Cover 75% of Communities’ Storm Damage Costs
Federal aid is coming to storm-affected communities, per a declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (also known as FEMA). In a conversation with KBHR, FEMA’s Mike McCormick says, “The assistance that President Obama authorized in his declaration earlier this month will help Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead and other communities of the Inland Empire, and throughout six … [Read more...] about Federal Aid Through FEMA Will Cover 75% of Communities’ Storm Damage Costs
Emergency Crews Recover Vehicle Over Side of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle; Driver Survives With Only Minor Injuries
While traveling on the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18 yesterday, March 29, at about 2:45pm, a single vehicle went over the side of the mountain just east of Lakeview Point, dropping somewhere between 700 and 1000’ down. The single occupant of the vehicle, 18-year-old Larry Mullins of Running Springs, was driving toward Big Bear when his 2005 Jeep Liberty went off the … [Read more...] about Emergency Crews Recover Vehicle Over Side of Highway 18’s Arctic Circle; Driver Survives With Only Minor Injuries
Big Bear City Fire Department Offers First Aid Training Class on Saturday
Big Bear City, CA -- The Big Bear City Fire Department will offer a First Aid training class this Saturday, and though the opportunity is open to all residents of the Big Bear Valley, reservations are required. The full-day class, which runs from 9am to 5pm on April 3, is available at a cost of $40 per person, due and payable prior to the class to be held at the offices of the … [Read more...] about Big Bear City Fire Department Offers First Aid Training Class on Saturday