Big Bear, Ca, January 13, 2012, 4:00pm - The US Forest Service has elevated the fire danger level to very high due to the dry, warm weather the San Bernardino County and other areas have been experiencing. Fire Danger increases with the unseasonable warmer, drier weather along with persistent Santa Ana wind conditions. Fire officials are closely monitoring the weather and … [Read more...] about Fire Level Has Been Increased To Very High: Fire Restrictions Elevated
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Brush Fire Temporarily Closes Portion of Highway 18 Near Crestline
Big Bear, Ca, January 13, 2012, 9:40am - A portion of Highway 18 in the Crestline area was temporarily closed this morning due to a vehicle going over the side of the road near Panorama Point. The accident caused a brush fire to start at approximately 11:30pm last night. Highway 18 is closed in both directions from 40th Street to Highway 138, the Crestline Cutoff. Fire crews … [Read more...] about Brush Fire Temporarily Closes Portion of Highway 18 Near Crestline
Community Emergency Response Team Presents Awards To Members
Big Bear Lake, CA, Friday, December 16, 2011, noon - The Big Bear Valley Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) presented awards to members at their recent holiday party. Norma Grimes was recognized as Volunteer of the Year and presented with a plaque for her dedication and many hours spent compiling CERT member’s hours, keeping track of the changing status of members, and … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team Presents Awards To Members
Fire Departments Take Step Forward To Becoming One
Big Bear, Ca, December 15, 2011, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District met this morning for their regularly scheduled meeting, and continued to move forward with the merging process. The board approved the consolidation of fire department administrative services as prescribed within the phase one of the local plan to merge. The board also authorized a “Cross … [Read more...] about Fire Departments Take Step Forward To Becoming One
Holiday Safety Tips To Remember
San Bernardino, CA, December 9, 2011, noon - With the increase in fire risk presented by Christmas trees, the San Bernardino County Fire Department offers these holiday safety tips: make sure electric holiday lights are intact and that cords are not frayed; artificial trees should be made of fireproof materials; natural trees should have a fresh, one-inch cut at the base to … [Read more...] about Holiday Safety Tips To Remember