SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- San Bernardino National Forest officials have welcomed Scott Howes as the Forest's new Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Howes, who has served the public with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, was most recently the Division Chief for the Front Country Ranger District. Chief Howes started his career on the San Bernardino National Forest in 1987, … [Read more...] about Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
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House Fire in Sugarloaf
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - A residential structure fire was reported on Maple Lane between Eucalyptus Lane and Manzanita Lane in Sugarloaf at approximately 6:43 pm, on Monday, November 9th. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a residential structure with heavy smoke and flames showing. Crews immediately went into defensive attack mode to the fully involved structure to … [Read more...] about House Fire in Sugarloaf
Lifting of Evacuation Orders for all Mountain Communities Affected by the El Dorado Fire
Big Bear News, Angelus Oaks, CA - As a result of firefighters gaining additional containment on the El Dorado Fire over the past several days, Incident Commanders will lift evacuation orders at 6:00PM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 for the communities of Angelus Oaks, Seven Oaks and Barton Flats. All of these communities will remain under an evacuation warning, open to … [Read more...] about Lifting of Evacuation Orders for all Mountain Communities Affected by the El Dorado Fire
Travel Advisory for Big Bear Visitors
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Fire and law enforcement officials have jointly issued an advisory encouraging visitors to postpone their trip to Big Bear for the next several days in response to circumstances surrounding the El Dorado Fire. Additionally, in a message to residents and visitors of Big Bear Lake and surrounding mountain communities, Big Bear Lake … [Read more...] about Travel Advisory for Big Bear Visitors
El Dorado Fire – Update
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