Big Bear News, San Bernardino National Forest — Officials with San Bernardino National Forest will reopen recreation sites in Forest Falls, Calif., on Saturday, April 24. The sites include the Falls Picnic Area, Big Falls Trail, and Vivian Creek Trail, Staff and volunteers from the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association, a Forest Service partner, have been able to evaluate … [Read more...] about Recreation Sites to Reopen
Fire/Safety
Prescribed Burning Planned for Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: Fire crews successfully burned five acres on Saturday and plan to return to the same area on Tuesday, March 30. Smoke and flame will be visible. Additional broadcast burning is possible on City Creek Rd. (1N09) which would produce smoke visible from Highway 330 beginning Thursday, April 1. More to come on that if the weather … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Planned for Big Bear Lake
Residential Structure Fire in Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Yosemite Drive in Moonridge at approximately 2:35 a.m., on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a two-story, single-family home well involved on the side of the house near the chimney stack. Through a swift fire attack, fire personnel were able to quickly extinguish the fire. … [Read more...] about Residential Structure Fire in Big Bear
Text to 9-1-1 When Voice Doesn’t Work
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Over the past several days, the Big Bear Valley has experienced inclement weather. During these times, cellular service could be interrupted. The Big Bear Fire Department would like to 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 Voice Doesn’t Work
Prescribed Burning in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Fire crews continue prescribed burning operations today, creating safe spaces for firefighters to be placed between communities and natural areas should a wildfire occur. Prescribed burning will take place between Erwin Lake and Lake Williams. Smoke may be visible. … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning in Big Bear Valley