Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 - UPDATE: The Forest Service reported 50% containment at 30 acres as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Full containment is expected by 4/26/13. Forest Service Road 2N71 is closed, as is a section of the PCT between 2N09 and 3N12 (foot traffic is being rerouted). The cause is an escaped campfire. Resources: 6 hand crews 2 helicopters 13 engines 5 … [Read more...] about Full containment on Fawnskin Fire expected by Friday
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Fire fighting continues in Fawnskin
Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 - Forest Service fire information officer Bob Poole reports that the Fawnskin Fire is 20% contained. A hoseline is around the entire blaze, and at least a dozen engines are on scene as air assault continues. The fire started at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday just north of Forest Service Road 2N71, between 3N12 and Polique Canyon Road (2N09). The cause … [Read more...] about Fire fighting continues in Fawnskin
Fawnskin Fire 20% contained at 25 acres
Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 -- According to the San Bernardino National Forest Service, the brush fire is at approximately 20-25 acres. There is a hoselay around the fire but firefighters are watching carefully for spot fires. They are reporting 20% containment. Forest Roads 3N14 (Coxey) and 2N71 (Polique Canyon) are closed. Cal Fire reports the cause as an escaped … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire 20% contained at 25 acres
Fawnskin Fire not threatening any structures
Fawnskin, CA, April 20, 2013 - According to the Forest Service, no structures are in danger and no evacuations are imminent. San Bernardino County Fire is assisting the Forest Service in the fire fight. The blaze is approximately 8 acres. Air tankers are dropping water and chemical retardant. … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire not threatening any structures
Bumpy plane landing results in minor injuries
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 5, 2013 - On Saturday, April 06, 2013 at 10:41 a.m., sheriff’s dispatch received a call of a plane down in Big Bear. The plane went down (in what was probably more of a hard landing) near the south shore line. Several passengers were able to exit the plane and two of them have minor injuries. Deputies and medical aid are on scene. No further … [Read more...] about Bumpy plane landing results in minor injuries