[UPDATE: 2:30pm] - A vegetation fire continues burning north of Devore in the Pitman Canyon/Blue Cut Area. The fire is 5% contained, 350 acres have burned. Mandatory evacuations remain in place for Mathews Ranch Road. There are no other mandatory residential evacuations at this time. The City of San Bernardino Emergency Operations Center was activated to Level One at … [Read more...] about Devore Fire In The Cajon Pass 5% Contained
Fire/Safety
Fire District Addresses Different Codes Among County, City
Big Bear Lake, California, October 22, 2012 - The citizens of Big Bear Valley have invested in fire protection and public safety by creating defensible space and vegetation thinning. In an effort to continue this critical work towards the reduction of fire risk, the communities of Big Bear Valley and surrounding areas use the services of San Bernardino County Code Enforcement … [Read more...] about Fire District Addresses Different Codes Among County, City
Emergency Services Day
Running Springs, CA, October 11, 2012, 6am - The Running Springs Fire Department and CHP will team up with other Emergency Services agencies to host “Emergency Services Day” for community residents and guests on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10am until 2pm. Emergency equipment displays and demonstrations will take place along Hilltop Boulevard from Running Springs Fire … [Read more...] about Emergency Services Day
Van Dusen Fire Contained
[UPDATED] - Big Bear City, CA, September 25, 2012, 7:45am - The fire was 100% contained at about 7pm Monday, September 24,2012. [ORIGINAL STORY] - Big Bear City, CA September 24, 2012, 3:45pm - Fire Crews are on the scene of a small vegetation fire that was reported this afternoon in the Van Dusen Canyon Road area, north west of the Big Bear City Airport. Most of the … [Read more...] about Van Dusen Fire Contained
Don’t Feed The Bears!
REVISED: Big Bear Lake, CA, September 25, 2012 - Black bears have been spotted frequently in residential neighborhoods in recent weeks, pawing through trash cans and even bird feeders. In both Fawnskin and Sugarloaf, female adult bears have been making the rounds with a pair of cubs. Residents are advised to use animal proof trash cans and store them away from the street … [Read more...] about Don’t Feed The Bears!