We can expect more drift smoke in our area today (September 1), given the number of wildfires in southern California. Though there are no fires in our immediate area, the Oak Glen Fire continues to burn, at now roughly 1,100 acres, though has not resulted in a closure of Highway 38; there is also now the Pendleton Fire, which started in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon. The … [Read more...] about Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
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Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Due to the hot, dry weather and high fire activity in southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest will have increased fire restrictions, effective September 1 (tomorrow). Per Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, “We’re asking for the public’s help in protecting the forest from the threat of wildland fires during these harsh weather conditions. Our ultimate goal is … [Read more...] about Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
Update: As of this afternoon, the Oak Glen Fire has burned 1,000 acres. Tune to KBHR 93.3 FM at 3 and 4pm today, for eyewitness accounts of the fire from Rick Herrick, the Bear in the Air. Highway 38 does remain open as of 2:45pm. We may see some continued drift smoke in our area today (Monday, August 31), given the many fires burning in Southern California. Though not … [Read more...] about Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
No Wildfires Currently Threaten Big Bear
Smoke had already been drifting into the valley for several days from wildfires throughout California when a fire broke out at approximately 1:45pm today south of Oak Glen. By 4pm, the blaze had covered at least several dozen acres in the Pisgah Peak area north of Wildwood Canyon and south of Potato Canyon Road The aircraft known as the Hawaii mars carrying 7200 gallons of … [Read more...] about No Wildfires Currently Threaten Big Bear
Cottonwood Fire Smoke Visible in Big Bear
Drift smoke from the Cottonwood fire, near Hemet and Cranston, is visible today in the Big Bear Valley. This fire is not considered to be a threat to Big Bear. Also of note, the Big Bear Hotshots, a division of firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, were instrumental in completing a successful firing operation last night on the Cottonwood fire, which is holding, or … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Fire Smoke Visible in Big Bear