Big Bear Valley - Big Bear News -The Mountain Top RD of the San Bernardino NF will be conducting a prescribed burn in the forest on the Baldwin Project on the east end of the Big Bear Valley. Below is a map showing the areas to be burnt in green. We will start at approximately 1030 am, Tuesday the 23rd 2024, smoke will be visible over the following days as the firefighters … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest, Burning on Baldwin Project
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USDA Forest Service Offers Three Recruitment Events
Big Bear News - Vallejo, CA - Love the outdoors and want to make a lasting impact on the world around you, but not sure which path to pursue? Join one of three USDA Forest Service recruitment events in mid-January to learn more about becoming a wildland firefighter. The Forest Service is hiring wildland firefighter positions into permanent and permanent seasonal for hand crews, … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Offers Three Recruitment Events
Residential Structure Fire in Sugarloaf
Big Bear News - Sugarloaf, CA - A residential structure fire was reported in the 500 Block of Sunset Lane in Sugarloaf at approximately 10:41 p.m., on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Upon arrival, fire crews observed heavy smoke and flames to the exterior of an A-frame residential structure. Crews quickly extinguished the fire within approximately 10 minutes. Fire crews remained on … [Read more...] about Residential Structure Fire in Sugarloaf
Big Bear Fire Board Issues a Statement of Support For All Employees
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - In a press release issued by the Big Bear Fire Authority Board of Directors, the Board responded to Union demands by issuing a statement that they appreciate and share many of the concerns expressed by the Big Bear Professional Firefighters Union Local 935, including strained relationships among Department employees, and the challenging financial … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Board Issues a Statement of Support For All Employees
The Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary for Big Bear
Photo provided by CalTrans District 8 Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - Big Bear is now dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary that passed through the Big Bear Valley on Sunday. Meteorologist Ben Brissey states that Tropical Storm Hilary, now as a remnant low, moisture will gradually decrease with scattered showers and thunderstorms lingering today. It is … [Read more...] about The Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary for Big Bear