Big Bear News, Big Bear, CA – A residential structure fire was reported in the area of E Minnow Lane and Baldwin Lake Road, Big Bear City, at approximately 10:48 a.m., on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a single-story modular residence with smoke showing from all sides of the structure. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire within … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lake Structure Fire: Fire Held to the Attic
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North Big Bear Restoration Project
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - A draft proposal to return beneficial fire and improve recreation access, among other restoration activities, on the north side of Big Bear Lake was released today by San Bernardino National Forest officials. The proposal, called an environmental assessment, for the North Big Bear Landscape Restoration Project covers a 13,000-acre area … [Read more...] about North Big Bear Restoration Project
Advisory Due to Smoke from California Wildfires
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - This advisory is in effect through Friday afternoon. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available. Wildfires in central California are producing heavy smoke that is moving south towards the South Coast Air Basin. While the heaviest smoke will be present in the upper atmosphere across the region, impacts on … [Read more...] about Advisory Due to Smoke from California Wildfires
San Bernardino Forest Closure Extended Until 9/23
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - The previously announced closure of all California National Forests, ended early, reopening majority of National Forest land on 9/15/2021. San Bernardino National Forest however, remains closed until 9/22/2021 at 11:59pm. Restrictions will continue in this area due to high fire risk. The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will … [Read more...] about San Bernardino Forest Closure Extended Until 9/23
USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. This order does not affect the … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety