Big Bear Lake, CA, August 27, 2011, 4:00pm - As a result of the thunderstorm activity in Big Bear Valley this afternoon, lightning strikes started several small fires. Chon Bribiescas at the US Forest Service told Big Bear News that three super scoopers are working on a small fire about three acres in size near forest service road 1N54 and 1N04. The fire is near Clark’s Grade, … [Read more...] about Thunder Storms Spark Many Small Lightning Induced Fires Around Big Bear
Fire/Safety
Ken & Glass Fire’s Contained
Big Bear, Ca, August 25, 2011, 12:00pm - Two fires that started this week have been contained. The first started on Monday in the Cajon pass area, known as the Ken Fire, which prompted a closure of interstate 15 in both directions for a brief period. According to the US Forest Service, during the height of the battle, over 600 firefighters consisting of fire engines, hand … [Read more...] about Ken & Glass Fire’s Contained
Be Fire Wise When Out In The Woods
Big Bear, Ca, August 24, 2011, 12:00pm - A few small fires have started in the last few days including a fire off of the I-15 freeway in the Cajon Pass known as the Ken fire, a small 1 ½ acre fire in Waterman Canyon, and a car fire on Highway 18. The US Forest Service is reminding residents and visitors that now is the time of year when motorists, and outdoor enthusiasts need … [Read more...] about Be Fire Wise When Out In The Woods
Bike Riders Speak In Favor Of Skyline Trail
Big Bear, Ca, August 22, 2011, 1:00pm - On Saturday, August 20th the US Forest Service held a public meeting at the intersection of fire roads 2n10 and 2n06 to discuss the Skyline trail. Skyline is a trail that has been proposed by the Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation that would go along the south ridge of the Big Bear Valley, allowing for an alternative to fire road 2n10 for … [Read more...] about Bike Riders Speak In Favor Of Skyline Trail
Fire Fee Sent Back To Be Rewritten
Big Bear, Ca, August 18, 2011, 4:00pm - The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will meet next Tuesday, and will discuss the proposed fire fee by the state. According to Supervisor Neil Derry, the original fee that was submitted with the state budget, which would result in residents of the unincorporated mountain areas being subject to a $150 fee for fire services, has … [Read more...] about Fire Fee Sent Back To Be Rewritten