Today’s forecast calls for more winds from the south, so we can expect more drift smoke coming our way from the Oak Glen Fire and the Pendleton Fire in Yucaipa. As of last night (September 2), fire officials report progress on both fires; The Oak Glen Fire has burned just over 1,100 acres and is at 75% containment, while the blaze in Yucaipa has been held to 860 acres and is at … [Read more...] about Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires Approaching Full Containment; Continued South Winds May Bring More Drift Smoke Our Way
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Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires at 60% Containment; South Winds May Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear
The weather forecast calls for light winds from the south today, so we may experience continued drift smoke here in the Valley, given the two fires that continue to burn off the mountain, the Oak Glen Fire and the Pendleton Fire in Yucaipa. The good news on these fires is that, as of last night (September 1), both are at 60% containment and the mandatory evacuation orders for … [Read more...] about Oak Glen and Yucaipa Fires at 60% Containment; South Winds May Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear
CalTrans Hosts Informational Meeting Regarding Big Bear City Project
CalTrans will tomorrow host a public information meeting for the Highway 18 safety-widening project. The section of Highway 18 proposed for widening is in front of the Big Bear City Airport, from Blue Water Drive at Circle K east to Pinon Drive at Thelma’s Restaurant. Additional work proposed by CalTrans for this section of the roadway includes re-striping the intersection to … [Read more...] about CalTrans Hosts Informational Meeting Regarding Big Bear City Project
All Big Bear Roads Remain Open, Though Some Delays Can Be Expected; Truck Kills Bear on Highway 38
In terms of our roads, motorists can again expect additional delays at the Big Bear Dam this afternoon, as blasting will be taking place from 1 to 3pm today (Tuesday), and again on Wednesday and Thursday. Also, as of yesterday, CalTrans began a $630,000 construction repair project on Highway 18/Big Bear Boulevard; the project covers about 10 miles of roadway, extending from the … [Read more...] about All Big Bear Roads Remain Open, Though Some Delays Can Be Expected; Truck Kills Bear on Highway 38
Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
We can expect more drift smoke in our area today (September 1), given the number of wildfires in southern California. Though there are no fires in our immediate area, the Oak Glen Fire continues to burn, at now roughly 1,100 acres, though has not resulted in a closure of Highway 38; there is also now the Pendleton Fire, which started in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon. The … [Read more...] about Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest