Two residential fires in two days over the holiday weekend—potential causes cited as hot ashes on a wooden deck and a fireplace unit—have prompted the Big Bear City Fire Department to remind Valley residents and homeowners to “check your hot spots!” December, January and February are the leading months for home fires and, on average, more than one-third of U.S. home fire deaths … [Read more...] about Four Residential Fires Over Holiday Weekend Prompt Reminder to “Check Your Hot Spots”
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City Hosts Community Needs Identification Forum on Wednesday Afternoon
The City of Big Bear Lake hosts a Community Needs Identification Forum on Wednesday afternoon, and the public, local businesses, and civic and service organizations are invited to attend and provide input. The community needs, to cover 2010 through 2015, may include such items as public safety, facility access, transportation, fire protection, education, child care, health … [Read more...] about City Hosts Community Needs Identification Forum on Wednesday Afternoon
Ski Resorts Receive Up to a Foot of Snow Over Holiday Weekend; R2 Chain Requirements in Effect for All Mountain Roads
The holiday weekend brought us eight inches of snow here in the Big Bear Valley, and though sunny skies are expected today (Monday), the National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the San Bernardino mountains. This Wind Advisory, in effect through this afternoon, means that winds of 35 miles per hour are expected, and these northeast winds could result in gusts up … [Read more...] about Ski Resorts Receive Up to a Foot of Snow Over Holiday Weekend; R2 Chain Requirements in Effect for All Mountain Roads
Planning to Deep Fry the Bird? Firefighters Provide How-To Video for Thanksgiving
If you are planning to deep-fry your Thanksgiving turkey, the Big Bear City Fire Department offers a how-to online video, wherein firefighters demonstrate the safe and proper way to deep fry. The most crucial safety tips are to be sure that the fryer is placed on a non-combustible surface, and not on decks or near trees, though all deep frying should be done outside. Prior to … [Read more...] about Planning to Deep Fry the Bird? Firefighters Provide How-To Video for Thanksgiving
All CHP Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend; No Road Work Planned on Local Highways
Starting at 6pm this evening and through Sunday, November 29, the California Highway Patrol will have every available officer on the road for the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend. During the four-day travel period, CHP officers will be focused on seatbelt violators and DUI enforcement. “Wearing a seatbelt is the easiest and quickest way to save a life,” says CHP … [Read more...] about All CHP Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend; No Road Work Planned on Local Highways