Big Bear, Ca, September 20, 2011, 8:30am - On September 19, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a fuel tanker filled with approximately 9000 gallons of gasoline overturned on Highway 38 approximately two miles east of Angelus Oaks. According to Cal Trans and the California Highway Patrol approximately 8,300 gallons of fuel has spilled into the surrounding area and Highway 38 is … [Read more...] about Overturned Oil Tanker Closes Highway 38
Fire/Safety
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station and CHP Had a Busy Weekend
Big Bear, Ca, September 19, 2011, 4:00pm - The California Highway Patrol, and the Big Bear Lake Sheriffs Department were both very busy this past weekend in Big Bear. On Sunday a Hell’s Angels event was held at Chad’s Place in the village, bringing motorcycle clubs up to Big Bear from across California. According to a representative from the Big Bear Sheriffs Department not … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sheriff’s Station and CHP Had a Busy Weekend
Rain, Lightning, and Hail, All In A Days Weather Forecast
Big Bear, Ca, September 13, 2011, 5:00pm - Early this morning over 3000 lightning strikes occurred from across Southern California, mainly in Riverside, Southwest San Bernardino, Eastern San Diego, and Western Imperial Counties. The Big Bear Valley, and surrounding forest areas have experienced some lightning strikes, resulting in a few snag fires that have been quickly put … [Read more...] about Rain, Lightning, and Hail, All In A Days Weather Forecast
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Field Day Training In Big Bear City
Big Bear City, CA, September 12, 2011, 3:00pm- On Saturday, September 10th, 2011, the Big Bear Valley Community Emergency Response Team, CERT, conducted a five hour training exercise at the CSD Paradise Yard in Big Bear City to implement their training knowledge. The training included three scenarios: conduct a search and rescue of a victim within a steel building in the dark; … [Read more...] about Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Field Day Training In Big Bear City
