Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: 10/3/20, 4PM - Smoke is visible today from the El Dorado Fire now at 22,744 acres and 93% containment. Trees and stumps continue to burn within the containment line and does not present a threat to Big Bear. Please do not call 911 if you see smoke coming from this area. UPDATE: 9/27/20, 12NOON: Fire activity near containment … [Read more...] about El Dorado Fire – Update
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Deputies Seeking The Public’s Help To Identify Three Outstanding Suspects From An Armed Robbery
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - At approximately 11:00 p.m. on 9/7/2020, Deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to an armed robbery at Alpine Liquor Store in Big Bear Lake. Three males entered the store and brandished a handgun at the employee, demanding money from the cash register. An argument between the employee and suspects ensued and a physical fight … [Read more...] about Deputies Seeking The Public’s Help To Identify Three Outstanding Suspects From An Armed Robbery
USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes National Forests
Big Bear News - Vallejo, CA - UPDATE: 4:00PM: Beginning at 5pm today, closures on the San Bernardino National Forest includes no camping, hiking, biking, off highway vehicle use, permitted wood cutting among others. In an unprecedented move, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region just announced temporary closures and fire restrictions of selected National Forest … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes National Forests
Cause of El Dorado Fire Released
Big Bear News - Yucaipa, CA – 9/6/20: CAL FIRE Law Enforcement has determined the El Dorado Fire, burning near Oak Glen in San Bernardino County, was caused by a smoke generating pyrotechnic device, used during a gender reveal party. The fire began at 10:23 am on September 5, 2020 in the El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa. The fire spread from the park to the north on to Yucaipa … [Read more...] about Cause of El Dorado Fire Released
Firefighters Prepare for Busy, Sweltering Holiday Weekend
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, Calif— San Bernardino National Forest officials will extend staffing for fire personnel this weekend in anticipation of record breaking heat and visitor levels. Schedules will be augmented to 24-hour shifts in case a fire begins overnight. Extra personnel, including an engine strike team and a hot shot crew, will additionally be pre-positioned … [Read more...] about Firefighters Prepare for Busy, Sweltering Holiday Weekend