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
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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
BBFD Live Fire Training
Big Bear, CA, April 26, 2016 - Big Bear Fire Department will be conducting “Live Fire Training” this week through Friday, April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Training will take place at the Department’s Paradise training facility located on Grenfall Lane in Big Bear City. Citizens should not be alarmed if they see smoke coming from the area of Paradise Way and E. North Shore … [Read more...] about BBFD Live Fire Training
Prescribe Burn in Angelus Oaks
Big Bear, CA, April 24th, 2016 - Forest Service Fire crews are planning to burn approximately 12 acres as part of the Angelus Oaks Fuel Reduction project. Weather and conditions permitting, firefighters are planning to start the burning project as early as Tuesday next week. The project area will be divided into two sections along road 1N12 immediately north of the Angelus … [Read more...] about Prescribe Burn in Angelus Oaks