Big Bear News - Big Bear Valley, CA - UPDATE: Mandatory evacuations have been called for all of Wrightwood. The Sheep Fire does not pose a threat to Big Bear. UPDATE: 4:10PM - The FIRIS, Fire Integrated Real time Intelligence System, has provided a real-time fire incident update on the size of the Sheep Fire. It is now being reported that the size of the Sheep Fire is at … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible from Wrightwood’s “Sheep Fire”
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SBNF Cancels Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today, But Test Burn Smoke is Visible
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA -UPDATE: 11:35AM - According to Lisa Cox, Public Affairs Specialist for the US Forest Service, today's prescribed burn will not move forward today after an unsuccessful test burn. Smoke is visible in the forested area of the test burn located just southeast of Knickerbocker Road. ORIGINAL STORY: According to fire officials with San … [Read more...] about SBNF Cancels Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today, But Test Burn Smoke is Visible
Structure Fire in Sugarloaf
Big Bear News - Sugarloaf, CA – A residential structure fire was reported in the 500 Block of Riverside Avenue in Sugarloaf at approximately 4:05 a.m., on Friday, March 25, 2022. Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke showing from the second story bedroom window. Crews quickly went into offensive attack mode and were able to extinguish the fire within approximately 10 minutes. … [Read more...] about Structure Fire in Sugarloaf
Prescribed Burn in Big Bear Lake Scheduled for Friday
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: After initiating a test fire, the prescribed burn scheduled for today was enacted as planned. Previous Story: Fire crews are planning for more prescribed burning activities in the Big Bear Lake area later this week. Up to 20 acres on Forest Service land will be targeted on Friday, March 25th, in the vicinity of Club View Drive and … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burn in Big Bear Lake Scheduled for Friday
Structure Fire in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - A residential structure fire was reported in the early morning hours at 40095 Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake at approximately 3:17 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a well involved residential structure with smoke and flames showing. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire within approximately 20 … [Read more...] about Structure Fire in Big Bear Lake