San Bernardino National Forest, CA, June 27, 2013 - From a fire danger perspective, Big Bear has gotten a one-two punch this year: a winter of lower-than-average snowfall followed by a hot summer with below average rainfall. Accordingly, the U.S. Forest Service is increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest as of tomorrow. Most forest wildfires are … [Read more...] about With Increased Fire Risk, More Responsibility
Fire/Safety
Curbside Chipping Ends; Defensible Space Still Crucial
Big Bear Valley, CA, June 25, 2013 - During the free Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program that began in 2005, several thousand tons of vegetation were collected and chipped each year. While the program has ended along with its funding, there is still work to be done on private property. Residents and property owners are still highly encouraged to continue with their efforts … [Read more...] about Curbside Chipping Ends; Defensible Space Still Crucial
Hathaway Fire Drift Smoke Visible Again Today in Big Bear
Morongo Indian Reservation, June 11, 2013 - As the Hathaway Fire continues to burn, southwest winds will carry drift smoke into the Big Bear Valley again today. The Hathaway Fire began last Sunday on the Morongo Indian Reservation and continues to burn in rugged terrain making it difficult for firefighters. The fire has grown to 1,650 acres since it began. Hand crews have … [Read more...] about Hathaway Fire Drift Smoke Visible Again Today in Big Bear
Hathaway Fire at 15% Containment
Morongo Indian Reservation, CA, June 10, 2013 - The smoke has cleared, literally, for the Big Bear Valley but fire crews continue the laborious task of fighting the blaze of the Hathaway Fire that has burned 1,500 acres as of yesterday. The Hathaway Fire began Sunday just before noon on the Morongo Indian Reservation traveling through steep terrain to the San Gorgonio … [Read more...] about Hathaway Fire at 15% Containment
Smoke Covers Big Bear Valley From Hathaway Fire
Morongo Indian Reservation, CA Sunday June 9, 2013 4:45 pm - The Hathaway Fire, which was reported minutes before noon today, has now burnt approximately 1300 acres and is still growing. The fire apparently started on the Morongo Indian Reservation and quickly spread, due to high winds, into the San Gorgonio Wilderness area. The fire is currently moving north to an area known … [Read more...] about Smoke Covers Big Bear Valley From Hathaway Fire