Big Bear News, Highland/San Bernardino, CA - San Bernardino County Fire responded to a vegetation fire located East of Highway 330 and Highland Avenue at approximately 3pm on Thursday, May 7th. Named the Adobe Fire, within one hour or so, fire crews had stopped the rate of spread with the fire holding at 15 acres and 20% containment with water dropping helicopters and 3 … [Read more...] about Adobe Fire
Fire/Safety
Grant Funding Denied BBFD’s 2020 Chipping Program
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA –Big Bear Fire Department announced that it will suspend its popular chipping program for the 2020 season. This grant-funded program has been highly successful helping residents create defensible space around their structures. The Fire Department actively researches and applies for hazardous fuel reduction grants to keep the chipping program and the … [Read more...] about Grant Funding Denied BBFD’s 2020 Chipping Program
BBFD Implements New Emergency Text Alert System
Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Fire Department has implemented a new emergency text alert notification system that may be used to deliver time sensitive emergency alerts to residents when there is a threat to your health and safety. This system is called “BBFD ALERTS” and these notifications will provide important information during incidents such as wildland fires, hazardous … [Read more...] about BBFD Implements New Emergency Text Alert System
STAY OFF LAKE ICE – FACE FINES OR LOSS OF LIFE
Big Bear Lake, Ca– With the recent snowfall in the Big Bear Valley, KBHR and the Big Bear Municipal Water District are reminding everyone of the dangers of walking on lake ice. Not only can it cost you your life, it can cost you money, and jeopardize the safety of rescuers. Every winter the San Bernardino County Sheriff and MWD receive calls related to people walking on lake … [Read more...] about STAY OFF LAKE ICE – FACE FINES OR LOSS OF LIFE
Potential Power Outages
Southern California – Bear Valley Electric Service and Southern California Edison are alerting customers of potential rolling blackouts on Monday, Nov. 25, between noon and 6 p.m. from transmission line de-energization throughout the High Desert and Mountain regions due to an elevated wildfire threat. BVES imports power through transmission lines operated by Southern California … [Read more...] about Potential Power Outages