Big Bear News – San Bernardino, Ca — Officials with the San Bernardino National Forest are raising fire restrictions effective today, June 23, 2021, due to the danger from current and anticipated worsening conditions, such as drying vegetation and continued hot temperatures. The restrictions will affect numerous sites and activities on the Forest by prohibiting the … [Read more...] about Forest Fire Restrictions Have Increase
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Small plane crashes Near Big Bear City Ariport
Big Bear News - Big Bear City, CA - UPDATE: 4:34 PM - According to a press release from the Big Bear Fire Department, the occupants of the downed aircraft sustained moderate to serious injuries and were airlifted to a trauma unit. The electricity in the neighborhood was knocked out by the plane crash. Bear Valley Electric crews arrived on scene to restore power. Automatic aid … [Read more...] about Small plane crashes Near Big Bear City Ariport
One Rescue From Vehicle Over the Side
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Saturday San Bernardino County Fire crews were dispatched to a reported “Vehicle Over the Side’ on Highway 18 near North Waterman Canyon Rd. The 911 caller stated a vehicle left the roadway and descended out of view down a steep hillside. San Bernardino County Fire crews arrived to find a vehicle 200-300 feet over the side of Highway 18. … [Read more...] about One Rescue From Vehicle Over the Side
Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — Update 4/28: The relative humidity is dropping pretty fast, putting fire crews out of prescription, so they are going to postpone the prescribed burn described immediately below to Sunday. It is possible more burning could take place into the week as well. Fire crews accomplished 128 acres last Friday, April, 23, and plan to return this … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Text to 9-1-1 When Placing a Call Doesn’t Work
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Fire Department is reminding Big Bear valley residents and visitors that during periods of inclement weather, such as today, cellular service could be interrupted. They remind you that often times you can text to 9-1-1, when placing a phone call does not work. Use 911 as the phone number, type your message, and hit send. Your … [Read more...] about Text to 9-1-1 When Placing a Call Doesn’t Work