Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - UPDATE: 9:30PM - The Town Fire is 75% contained at 5 acres and will be staffed overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation. UPDATE: 8:30PM - After better assessment of the Green Fire mapping, total acreage of that fire is 20 acres with no additional spread. And, it is now at 10% containment. UPDATE: 7:40PM - The Green Fire … [Read more...] about “Town Fire” Near Hwy 330 & Second Fire “Green Fire” Near Hwy 38 in Mentone Area
Fire/Safety
Smoke Warning Today As Prescribed Burn Continues West End of Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Fire crews will continue to take advantage of favorable spring weather conditions for more prescribed burning in the Bluff Mesa area southwest of Big Bear Lake, potentially beginning on Thursday, May 21 and continuing through Friday, May 22. The work helps create safe spaces for firefighters to be placed between communities and natural areas … [Read more...] about Smoke Warning Today As Prescribed Burn Continues West End of Big Bear Lake
Prescribe Burn Bluff Mesa – Sight and Smell of Smoke Today
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials are planning prescribed burns in the Big Bear area. The late wet winter and current spring conditions are ideal for prescribed burning. The broadcast burn on Bluff Mesa, southwest of Big Bear Lake, is expected to last through next week if conditions remain safe and productive for burning. The … [Read more...] about Prescribe Burn Bluff Mesa – Sight and Smell of Smoke Today
Start of Big Bear Lake Prescribed Burns Possible Today
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials are planning prescribed burns in the Big Bear area beginning as early as today, Thursday, May 14. The late wet winter and current spring conditions are ideal for prescribed burning. The broadcast burn on Bluff Mesa, southwest of Big Bear Lake, is expected to last through next week if conditions … [Read more...] about Start of Big Bear Lake Prescribed Burns Possible Today
BVES Planned Power Outages
Big Bear News, Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service will be temporarily interrupting service for brief periods of time at the following locations starting late at night (11 pm) on May 11, 2020 and ending by 5:35 am on May 12, 2020. These times were selected to minimize impact on customers. Crews will be replacing existing wire with new covered conductor to reduce … [Read more...] about BVES Planned Power Outages