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
Fire/Safety
Lightning Snags Tackled by US Forest Service
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: 7:45PM - Crews making progress on all spot fires caused by lightning strikes today. H534 helicopters are taking water from Big Bear Lake to make drops on all the smoking trees. Fire crews have hiked in and cut down most of the trees and are now working on mop up. UPDATE: 5pm - US Forest Service reports another fire located … [Read more...] about Lightning Snags Tackled by US Forest Service
City Offering Free Vegetative Debris Chipping and Collection Program to Promote Fire Safety
Big Bear News, Big Bear Lake, Ca – With the height of fire season upon us, and in an effort to promote the creation of defensible space, City Council has approved a new program, offering free vegetative debris chipping and collection for residents and property owners. The new program allows City residents and property owners to pile the vegetative debris … [Read more...] about City Offering Free Vegetative Debris Chipping and Collection Program to Promote Fire Safety
Monsoon Thunder Storms Rumble Leaving Minor Flooding and Several Lightning Tree Fires
Big Bear News - Big Bear Valley, CA: Wind, rain, thunder, hail, lightning causing some tree fires. Power was out for the greater eastern portion of the Big Bear Valley for a period of time. We've been informed that electricity has been restored but if you are still having an issue to call Bear Valley Electric at Toll Free: 1 (800) 808-2837 … [Read more...] about Monsoon Thunder Storms Rumble Leaving Minor Flooding and Several Lightning Tree Fires
Illegal campfire causes small fire south of Big Bear Lake
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF—US Forest Service firefighters, with the assistance of the Big Bear Fire Department, were dispatched at approximately 10:15 a.m. today to a fire south of the City of Big Bear Lake. A small fire, about 30 ft. by 30 ft. in size, was found off Mill Creek Road (Forest Service Road No. 2N10), between Camp Osito (2N17) and Kidd Creek (2N86) roads. Local … [Read more...] about Illegal campfire causes small fire south of Big Bear Lake