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
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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
Prescribed Fire Planned Near Angelus Oaks
San Bernardino, CA, April 2, 2013 – Forest Service Fire crews are planning to burn about 120 acres as part of the Angelus Oaks Fuel Reduction project. Weather conditions permitting, firefighters expect the project to last one week, and they’re planning to begin work as early as April 8. The project area is located along Forest Road 1N12 north of Angelus Oaks. Smoke and … [Read more...] about Prescribed Fire Planned Near Angelus Oaks