Big Bear, CA, June 26th, 2016 - During the course of this previous weekend, CAL FIRE law enforcement conducted a multi-agency fireworks seizure operation. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 25,406 pounds of illegal fireworks. Additionally, 195 contacts were made and 51 misdemeanor citations were issued. A total of 2 felony arrests and 2 DUI arrests were made during … [Read more...] about CAL FIRE Concludes Illegal Fireworks Interdiction Operation
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CALFIRE Officials Confirm Over 66 Million Dead Trees in CA
Big Bear, CA, June 24, 2016 - As wildfires burn across California, new estimates on the number of dead trees in California were announced, prompting continued concern for California’s forest health and wildfire danger. The US Forest Service released the outcome of its latest aerial surveys over California forestland, finding that over 66 million trees have now died due to … [Read more...] about CALFIRE Officials Confirm Over 66 Million Dead Trees in CA
Local Suspect Identified and Booked on Felony Charges of Starting a Fire
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 22, 2016 - Shortly before noon today, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a fire in the 200 block of North Starvation Flats Road in Big Bear Lake. Witnesses reported that the fire started immediately after two subjects left the area in a vehicle. Deputies conducted an area check and located the vehicle and subjects … [Read more...] about Local Suspect Identified and Booked on Felony Charges of Starting a Fire
CALFIRE Suspends Burn Permits and Asks Homeowners to Create Defensible Space
San Bernardino County, CA, June 16, 2016 - While recent rains this winter and spring have been a welcome sight in California, drought conditions continue to increase fire danger in the region prompting CAL FIRE to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Area which includes San Bernardino County. This suspension went into effect … [Read more...] about CALFIRE Suspends Burn Permits and Asks Homeowners to Create Defensible Space
SMALL VEGETATION FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY Quickly Brought Under Control by Local Resources
Big Bear, CA, June 5th, 2016 - A small vegetation fire occurred early in the morning, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Greenway Drive and Pioneer Lane in Big Bear City. The fire occurred approximately 300 yards off of Pioneer Lane and is estimated to have burned just over an eighth of an acre. Big Bear Fire Department responded to the call of the fire shortly after 6:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about SMALL VEGETATION FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY Quickly Brought Under Control by Local Resources