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
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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
Arson Registrant Arrested Near Blue Cut Fire
Photo courtesy of Sean Lamb Big Bear, CA, September 6, 2016 - On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at approximately 9:23 am, the Union Pacific Railroad Police contacted a man sitting inside a parked vehicle trespassing on railroad property. The officer contacted the subject, later identified as Larry Missirilian, and discovered he was on active parole and was an arson registrant. … [Read more...] about Arson Registrant Arrested Near Blue Cut Fire
SBD National Forest Increases Fire Restrictions
Big Bear, CA, September 1, 2016 - The San Bernardino National Forest will increase the current seasonal fire restrictions effective Friday, September 2, 2016. Continued hot and dry conditions, coupled with a long-term outlook that predicts no change in weather trends and normal fall winds, have prompted local fire mangers to implement additional fire restrictions on the … [Read more...] about SBD National Forest Increases Fire Restrictions