The Big Bear Lake DWP has had EIGHTEEN broken pipe house calls in THREE DAYS! Every winter the Department has the unfortunate task of informing homeowners they have a burst pipe or broken irrigation system, usually the result of winter freezing temperatures. This is a good time to remind you to be water wise and winterize by taking the following precautions against the … [Read more...] about Frozen Pipes Burst Around Big Bear Valley
Fire/Safety
Winter Prescribed Burns
Big Bear, CA - As the winter storm season moves into Southern California, officials with San Bernardino National Forest are implementing prescribed burning projects across the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountain ranges. Prescribed burning is an active forest management activity that helps restore ecological functions to the forest. Fire has a frequent natural role in some … [Read more...] about Winter Prescribed Burns
Fire at Bear Creek Resort
Big Bear Lake, CA - A structure fire was reported at the Bear Creek Resort on Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake at approximately 8:29 a.m., on Thursday, November 15. Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke coming from the attic of a single-story cabin. Crews were able to contain the fire primarily to the attic area of the structure of origin, preventing the spread to adjacent … [Read more...] about Fire at Bear Creek Resort
Fire Engulfs Big Bear City Home
BIG BEAR LAKE, CA/ September 20, 2018– A residential structure fire was reported on Ashwood Lane in Big Bear City at approximately 12:34 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a single-family two-story dwelling with heavy smoke and flames coming from two sides of the home. Crews were able to confine the fire to the structure of origin preventing … [Read more...] about Fire Engulfs Big Bear City Home
Cranston Fire Bringing Drift Smoke into Big Bear
UPDATE: As of Friday morning, the Cranston Fire is at 11,500 acres and reduced to 3% containment. Resources have been increase to 1393 personnel. The Cranston Fire does not poise a threat to Big Bear. Smoke will still be visible in the Valley today. UPDATE: As of Thursday evening, the Cranston Fire is at 7,500 acres and 5% containment. Resources have been increased to … [Read more...] about Cranston Fire Bringing Drift Smoke into Big Bear