Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear Fire Department has a new way to report illegal fireworks. The new Illegal Firework Reporting System offers an easy and anonymous way to report the use and sale of personal fireworks. Anyone can now go on to the Department’s website or simply scan a QR Code and anonymously report the use or sales of illegal fireworks by completing a … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Illegal Fireworks Reporting System
Fire/Safety
Peak Fire Burned 35 Acres, now 100% Contained
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - Monday morning San Bernardino County Fire Crews were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire in the 2500 block of Old Waterman Canyon Road in North San Bernardino. Due to the fire being adjacent to the San Bernardino National Forest, the United States Forest Service also sent a full response, including aircraft. Arriving crews found a … [Read more...] about Peak Fire Burned 35 Acres, now 100% Contained
Wabash Structure Fire
Big Bear News - Sugarloaf, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Wabash Lane in Sugarloaf at approximately 9:10 p.m., on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a two-story gambrel build single-family home well involved. Due to the fire intensity, fire crews were unable to enter the home, which required a defensive fire attack. Crews were able to … [Read more...] about Wabash Structure Fire
Forest Fire Restrictions Have Increase
Big Bear News – San Bernardino, Ca — Officials with the San Bernardino National Forest are raising fire restrictions effective today, June 23, 2021, due to the danger from current and anticipated worsening conditions, such as drying vegetation and continued hot temperatures. The restrictions will affect numerous sites and activities on the Forest by prohibiting the … [Read more...] about Forest Fire Restrictions Have Increase
Small plane crashes Near Big Bear City Ariport
Big Bear News - Big Bear City, CA - UPDATE: 4:34 PM - According to a press release from the Big Bear Fire Department, the occupants of the downed aircraft sustained moderate to serious injuries and were airlifted to a trauma unit. The electricity in the neighborhood was knocked out by the plane crash. Bear Valley Electric crews arrived on scene to restore power. Automatic aid … [Read more...] about Small plane crashes Near Big Bear City Ariport