Angeles Oakes, CA, April 26, 2013 - As of 9:42am this morning, a tanker rollover with a fuel spill was reported on Highway 38. At this time, Highway 38 remains closed in both directions. Travelers will need to take an alternate route of Highway 18 to/from Lucerne Valley or Highway 18/330 to/from Highland. Information obtained at this time states that a HazMat response team … [Read more...] about Fuel Spill Prompts Closure of Hwy 38 in Both Directions
Fire/Safety
Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged
Big Bear City, CA, April 26, 2013 - Since the Curbside Vegetation Chipping Program debuted in 2005 to help create defensible space on private property, several thousand tons of vegetation have been collected each year. The service had been free to Bear Valley residents, but the program is over now that funding has run out. There is still work to be done, however, so residents … [Read more...] about Defensible space: Chipping ends, clean-up still encouraged
Fawnskin Fire Monday Morning Update
Fawnskin, CA, April 22, 2013 - As of this morning, the Fawnskin Fire, which started Saturday night at approximately 5:30pm just north of Forest Service road 2N12, is at 60% containment and holding at 30 acres. Fire crews are focusing on mop up and containment lines with 189 personnel assigned to this fire to include two water dropping helicopters to continue to hold and … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire Monday Morning Update
Full containment on Fawnskin Fire expected by Friday
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
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