Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - At this week’s Big Bear Fire Authority board meeting, Fire Chief Jeff Willis provided an update on the fire abatement program, which continues to draw criticism from residents who appeared at this week’s meeting, have written letters to the editor, and filled social media threads with complaints ranging from not receiving notices before being … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Authority Fire Hazard Abatement Program Status
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Big Bear Fire Budget Finally Approved
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake - After a months-long stalemate, the Big Bear Fire Authority board finally approved a budget Tuesday night. What finally got the board across the finish line after several failed attempts over two meetings was a motion by Fire Board Director and Big Bear Lake City Councilmember Rick Herrick who proposed to approve the budget with the condition … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Budget Finally Approved
Manzanita Flat Fire Reported Sunday, July 30th
Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest - On Sunday, July 30th, a vegetation fire was reported at 2:44pm east of Highway 330 near the shooting range. A second alarm response was requested shortly thereafter. Airtankers were called in to assist. By 3:30pm, fire crews had made good progress in slowing the progression of the fire. As of 3:45pm, per Air Attack, the fire … [Read more...] about Manzanita Flat Fire Reported Sunday, July 30th
Fatal Traffic Crash on SR-330 South of Lower Passing Lanes
Big Bear News - Highland, CA - On July 22, 2023, at approximately 0813 hours, the California Highway Patrol Arrowhead. Area was dispatched to a crash on State Route 330, at mile marker 31.40, involving a Ford F-350 flatbed tow truck and a Mazda SUV. For reasons yet to be determined through the investigation, the solo driver of the Ford traversed from the southbound lane into … [Read more...] about Fatal Traffic Crash on SR-330 South of Lower Passing Lanes
Units Respond to Wildfire on Goldmine Drive Near Bear Mountain
Big Bear Lake - Big Bear News - UPDATE: As of 3pm, all aircraft have been released from the fire near Bear Mountain that started at 1:46pm today, Thursday, June 29th and the fire is now in mop up stages. Ground crews were able to lay hose around the fire holding it at one acre. Quick response and the successful use of resources, including ground firefighters, helicopters and … [Read more...] about Units Respond to Wildfire on Goldmine Drive Near Bear Mountain