Big Bear Lake, CA, February 5th, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Santa Clara Boulevard in Big Bear Lake at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Upon arrival of fire crews, active flames could be seen coming from the rear of the two-story single family residence. Crews were able to suppress the fire … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Residence Burns Early Thursday Morning
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Big Bear Fire Department is the Most Fit Fire Department Again
Big Bear Lake, CA, February 2, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department continues its reign as the Most Fit Fire Department for four years running. Once a year, firefighters are put through an intensive physical fitness screening process. An Exercise Physiologist from Fitness Appraisal, Inc., tests firefighters with an array of physical fitness testing equipment and blood tests. … [Read more...] about Big Bear Fire Department is the Most Fit Fire Department Again
Aircraft Accident Under Investigation
Big Bear City, CA, January 26, 2016 - Yesterday morning, while performing a daily inspection, Big Bear City Airport staff found a single engine, tail wheel aircraft that was lying upside down near the runway. Following standard procedures, the airport was temporarily closed and FAA, fire, and law enforcement personnel were contacted. There was no pilot present and the airport … [Read more...] about Aircraft Accident Under Investigation
Help for the Victims of The Big Bear House Fire
UPDATE - December 28, 2015 - A recovery fund has also been set up for the Perez family, who were displaced from their home and lost all of their belongings in the same devastating Christmas morning fire, at GoFundMe.com. Raul Perez is the head chef at Peppercorn Grille. Big Bear, CA December 26, 2015 - The devastating fire that claimed the lives of four family members is … [Read more...] about Help for the Victims of The Big Bear House Fire
Early Morning Big Bear Lake Fire Claims Four Lives
Update 10:00 am, December 26, 2015 - Medic Engine 281 and assisting rescue crews attempted to rescue multiple victims inside, but were forced to pull back due to impending roof collapse. As a result there were four fatalities, 1 adult female and 3 minor children. With the assistance of the Running Springs Fire Department, San Bernardino County Fire and Cal Fire, the structure … [Read more...] about Early Morning Big Bear Lake Fire Claims Four Lives