Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA -UPDATE: 11:35AM - According to Lisa Cox, Public Affairs Specialist for the US Forest Service, today's prescribed burn will not move forward today after an unsuccessful test burn. Smoke is visible in the forested area of the test burn located just southeast of Knickerbocker Road. ORIGINAL STORY: According to fire officials with San … [Read more...] about SBNF Cancels Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today, But Test Burn Smoke is Visible
Fire/Safety
Structure Fire in Sugarloaf
Big Bear News - Sugarloaf, CA – A residential structure fire was reported in the 500 Block of Riverside Avenue in Sugarloaf at approximately 4:05 a.m., on Friday, March 25, 2022. Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke showing from the second story bedroom window. Crews quickly went into offensive attack mode and were able to extinguish the fire within approximately 10 minutes. … [Read more...] about Structure Fire in Sugarloaf
Prescribed Burn in Big Bear Lake Scheduled for Friday
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: After initiating a test fire, the prescribed burn scheduled for today was enacted as planned. Previous Story: Fire crews are planning for more prescribed burning activities in the Big Bear Lake area later this week. Up to 20 acres on Forest Service land will be targeted on Friday, March 25th, in the vicinity of Club View Drive and … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burn in Big Bear Lake Scheduled for Friday
Structure Fire in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - A residential structure fire was reported in the early morning hours at 40095 Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake at approximately 3:17 a.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a well involved residential structure with smoke and flames showing. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire within approximately 20 … [Read more...] about Structure Fire in Big Bear Lake
Forest Seeks Public Comment for 2023 Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Big Bear News - San Bernardino National Forest, CA - San Bernardino National Forest staff are planning to apply for 2023 grant funds from the State of California to help enhance and manage off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation on the Forest. To inform the grant proposal with ideas from the public, Forest staff will hold a virtual open house. Meeting Details:6 p.m. to 8 p.m., … [Read more...] about Forest Seeks Public Comment for 2023 Off-Highway Vehicle Grants