Big Bear, CA, October 19, 2016 - On the anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in the Bay Area, and in a month when Southern Californians learned of a significant new fault in their backyard, the California Earthquake Authority reminds Californians that no part of the state is without earthquake risk and invites everyone to get better prepared by joining the Great … [Read more...] about Annual California ShakeOut Drill Tomorrow at 10:20am
Fire/Safety
Delamar Fire at 50% Containment
UPDATE 10/5 - As of 10:00 am this morning, containment is at 95% with full containment expected this evening. UPDATE 10/4 - As of 6:30 pm Monday evening, the Delamar fire was at 87% containment. Big Bear, CA, October 3, 2016 - Firefighters are working a wildland fire on Delamar Mountain north of Big Bear Lake and the community of Fawnskin. The fire is visible from the … [Read more...] about Delamar Fire at 50% Containment
Residents Catch and Detain Arsonist
San Bernardino, CA, September 28, 2016 - On Sunday, Sept. 25, at about 8:15 p.m., firefighters from San Bernardino County Fire and the US Forest Service responded to a reported vegetation fire in lower Waterman Canyon in San Bernardino. Upon their arrival, the fire had been extinguished by a resident. The resident stated a male subject had started the fire and gave fire … [Read more...] about Residents Catch and Detain Arsonist
Victims of Grand Theft During the Bluecut Fire Ask for the Public’s Assistance
Big Bear, CA, September 8, 2016 - On August 17, 2016, Michael and Crystal Armstrong were contacted by deputies from the Central Patrol Station and instructed to evacuate their property due to the approaching Blue Cut fire. The fire at that time was not contained and was posing a direct threat to them. The victims adhered to the recommendation of the deputies and evacuated from … [Read more...] about Victims of Grand Theft During the Bluecut Fire Ask for the Public’s Assistance
Flat Fire
Big Bear, CA, September 7, 2016 – Today at 2:38 pm a fire was reported near Barton Flats off of Hwy 38. Forward rate of spread has been stopped with approximately 1 acre burned. Aircraft will work with ground crews to shore up containment. Hwy 38 remains open. … [Read more...] about Flat Fire