Big Bear, Ca, August 11, 2011, 10:00am - The Holcomb Fire that started at 1:27pm on Tuesday August 9th has been contained, and fire crews remain on scene working on putting out a hospots in the 7 acre area that was affected. According to John Miller with the US Forest Service the older trees that were effected can hold alot of heat like a large log in the fire place would, so … [Read more...] about Holcomb Fire Update: Crews Working on Hot Spots
Fire/Safety
Update: Holcomb Fire Contained
Big Bear, Ca, August 10, 2011, 10:30am - The following is an update about the Holcomb fire that started yesterday at 1:27pm. Fire crews reached 50% containment last night at 5:00pm, and full containment at 10:00pm. According to John Miller with the US Forest Service some of the effected trees are old large trees which take a while to completely extinguish. Today residents … [Read more...] about Update: Holcomb Fire Contained
Dont Leave Children or Pets In Your Car
Big Bear, Ca, August 10, 2011, 8:00am - The scorching summer sun can turn an automobile into a deadly oven-on-wheels for young ones, pets and adults alike. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) warns the public about the dangers of leaving children, loved ones or pets unattended inside a vehicle while parked in the hot, summer sun. “It takes mere minutes for the temperature … [Read more...] about Dont Leave Children or Pets In Your Car
Holcomb Fire
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 9, 2011, 7:00pm - The US Forest Service received a call of smoke in the area of Forest Road 3N12 in the Holcomb Valley area north of Big Bear early Tuesday afternoon, and started a full wildland fire response which includes fire engines, hotshot crews, helicopters and retardant airtankers. According to John Miller of the US Forest Service, San … [Read more...] about Holcomb Fire
UPDATED: Fire in Holcomb Valley- Fire Units Dropping Water
Big Bear, Ca, August 9, 2011, 3:36pm - At approximately 1:27pm this afternoon, the US Forest Service received a report of smoke in the air in the Holcomb Valley area near Bertha Peak. At this time it has been determined that 6-7 acres of a treed area is on fire, and the Forest Service Fire Fighters are on hand, along with the Bureau of Land Management, Cal Fire, Big Bear Lake … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Fire in Holcomb Valley- Fire Units Dropping Water