Big Bear City, CA - At approximately 6:52 am on Thursday, August 22, 2019, fire crews responded to a report of a traffic collision resulting in a vegetation fire on Highway 18 near Holcomb Valley Road. Upon arrival, crews found a rollover accident of a single vehicle on fire that spread to nearby vegetation. Interim Battalion Chief Luke Wagner assumed command of the incident. … [Read more...] about Car Fire On Highway 18 Causes Minor Brush Fire
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Fire and Smoke Reported in Big Bear Valley Fire Department Quickly Responds
Big Bear Lake - UPDATE: 1:21pm, Bluff Fire now reported at about one quarter of an acre. Crews have put a wet line around the fire. Bluff Fire, as it’s now being called, was responded to at approximately 12:12pm today. Fire authorities quickly responded to the half acre fire and units laid a hose around it meaning that spread of the fire is very unlikely. Any … [Read more...] about Fire and Smoke Reported in Big Bear Valley Fire Department Quickly Responds
The Public Will Decide the Big Bear Fire Department Future
Big Bear Lake - The process to fund the growing needs of the Big Bear Valley’s fire service has taken the next step to get the measure on the March 3, 2020 ballot at the recent Fire Board meeting. The Fire Board unanimously voted to approve two resolutions that declare the intention to form a Community Facilities District (CFD) which allows a wide range of taxation methods … [Read more...] about The Public Will Decide the Big Bear Fire Department Future
UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN
1:45pm: UPDATE: According to CalTrans, Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now open in both directions. 1:15pm: UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is expected to remain closed this afternoon for an unknown duration according to CalTrans. The route is closed as a result of a brush fire being called the Plant Fire. The Plant Fire began last night at approximately 7pm in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN
Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure
The cost of paramedic and fire service in this community, like many other communities, has been growing faster than the revenues. In order to maintain the current level of fire and emergency services, deficit spending using reserve funds became necessary. Chief Jeff Willis along with 10 members of the Big Bear Fire Board understand that this practice is … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department Deficit May Force a Station Closure