Big Bear Lake, CA, July 31, 2012, 3:00pm - The National Weather Service has reported some areas of California received up to 20 fewer inches of rain than expected during the period between October 2011 and June 2012, making it one of the driest so-called rainy seasons on record. California’s below-average rainfall causes green grass and plant life to dry out faster than usual, … [Read more...] about Prepare Your Home For Wildfire Season
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Riverside Man Dies In Lake Accident
Big Bear Lake, CA, July 23, 2012, 8:00am - (UPDATE) - The victim has been identified as 44 year-old Cesar Espana of Riverside, California. [Original Story] Big Bear Lake, Saturday July 22, 2012, 2:00 pm - On Friday afternoon at 4:59 pm a there was a report of a possible drowning victim near the east launch ramp on Big Bear Lake. The Municipal Water District Lake Patrol, Big … [Read more...] about Riverside Man Dies In Lake Accident
Panorama Fire Now 100% Contained
Crestline, CA, July 11, 2012, 8:00am - Firefighters have declared the Panorama fire 100% contained at 6pm on July 10. The Panorama fire was reported shortly before 2pm on July 9 along the west side of State Highway 18 north of Old Waterman Canyon Road. The fire quickly spread uphill towards Marshall Peak, swift and aggressive actions by firefighters held the fire to 75 acres. … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire Now 100% Contained
Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
Crestline, CA, July 10, 2012, UPDATED at 9:20am - Today firefighters will be completing and improving containment lines and mopping up hotspots within the interior of the burn. SR18 has been re-opened, but southbound traffic is reduced to one lane. The fire is 70% contained at 75 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation, if you have any information please call the … [Read more...] about Panorama Fire 70% Contained SR-18 Re-Opened
Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon
Near Crestline, CA, July 9, 2012, 3:35pm - Firefighters are battling a 50-acre vegetation fire that started in Waterman Canyon above SR 18 at about 2pm this afternoon. The blaze has been named the Panorama Fire. Highway 18 is closed between San Bernardino and Crestline. Highway 330 remains open at this time. The fire is located in Waterman Canyon near Inspiration Point above … [Read more...] about Vegetation Fire Burning in Waterman Canyon