Big Bear, Ca, August 17, 2011, 9:40am -Yesterday at approximately 2:00pm a motorist on Highway 38 reported a fire on the south side of Highway 38 near Mountain Home Village, which prompted a full wild land response from the US Forest Service and local agencies. According to the Forest Service, firefighters aggressively fought the fire, stopping it before it could spread into … [Read more...] about Quick Response From Firefighters Stops Fire In It’s Tracks
Fire/Safety
One Step Closer For Skyline Trail: Public Input Sought
Big Bear, Ca, August 16, 2011, 12:00pm - The Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation is in the process of working with the Forest Service to get a new trail approved. The proposed trail known as Skyline would span from east to west along the south ridge of the Big Bear Valley, and would provide hikers, cyclists and equestrians with a safe alternative to fire roads such as 2n10 that … [Read more...] about One Step Closer For Skyline Trail: Public Input Sought
Holcomb Fire Update: Crews Working on Hot Spots
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
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