Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Saturday San Bernardino County Fire crews were dispatched to a reported “Vehicle Over the Side’ on Highway 18 near North Waterman Canyon Rd. The 911 caller stated a vehicle left the roadway and descended out of view down a steep hillside. San Bernardino County Fire crews arrived to find a vehicle 200-300 feet over the side of Highway 18. … [Read more...] about One Rescue From Vehicle Over the Side
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Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA — Update 4/28: The relative humidity is dropping pretty fast, putting fire crews out of prescription, so they are going to postpone the prescribed burn described immediately below to Sunday. It is possible more burning could take place into the week as well. Fire crews accomplished 128 acres last Friday, April, 23, and plan to return this … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning in Big Bear
Text to 9-1-1 When Placing a Call Doesn’t Work
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The Big Bear Fire Department is reminding Big Bear valley residents and visitors that during periods of inclement weather, such as today, cellular service could be interrupted. They 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 Placing a Call Doesn’t Work
Recreation Sites to Reopen
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
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