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
Fire/Safety
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
Boaters, Don’t Forget the Life Jackets; “Reach, Throw, Row” to Save a Life on the Lake
A potentially disastrous boating situation was alleviated due to a life jacket earlier this week, according to the Big Bear Municipal Water District’s Lake Supervisor Travis Carroll. On Sunday afternoon, Lake Patrol received a 911 call after a family had rented a fishing boat and, as both adults were on the same side of the vessel, they and their infant toppled out of the boat … [Read more...] about Boaters, Don’t Forget the Life Jackets; “Reach, Throw, Row” to Save a Life on the Lake
Flagging and Road Work Continues on All Three Mountain Routes Today
CalTrans has been busy at road repairs and paving projects on our mountain highways so, as of today (August 21), flagging does continue on all three routes to and from the Big Bear Valley. On Highway 38, flagging does continue to accommodate paving upgrades, though the project at the base of the mountain, in Mentone, is expected to wrap today. On Highway 18, between Baldwin … [Read more...] about Flagging and Road Work Continues on All Three Mountain Routes Today
County’s Public Health Department Announces Fifth County Death Resulting from H1N1 Virus; Vaccine Unavailable Until Fall
San Bernardino County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, announced today the County’s fifth death resulting from the H1N1 virus, previously referred to as “swine flu.” As of August 19, there are a total of 206 confirmed H1N1 flu virus cases, and 32 hospitalized cases in San Bernardino County. The majority of those affected have experienced mild or moderate illness, … [Read more...] about County’s Public Health Department Announces Fifth County Death Resulting from H1N1 Virus; Vaccine Unavailable Until Fall