Update 754 pm: An Evacuation Warning has been issued from Big Bear Dam to Wildrose Lane along the in Big Bear Lake along the South Shore. A Warning is to alert residents that there is a possibility of an Evacuation Order to follow which is a mandatory order. Big Bear News - Big Bear Valley - The Line fire is now being described as active. We do not have a confirmation that … [Read more...] about Line Fire Update – September 29, 2024 4:30 pm
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Cactus Fire
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: Highway 18 has reopened as of 4:22pm with alternating lane traffic. Please give yourself extra time if taking that route. At approximately 2:45pm on Friday, September 27, 2024, a vehicle fire by Cactus Flats at Highway 18 created a vegetation fire that grew to 2 acres before fire personnel stopped the rate of spread. There is a hose lay … [Read more...] about Cactus Fire
Line Fire, Thursday, September 26, 2024 – Flare Up
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The Line Fire remains within containment lines at 39, 232 acres and 83% contained. There have been some flare ups in the Bear Creek drainage area in steep, inaccessible terrain. Aircraft is assigned to the fire in these difficult to reach areas and smoke has been visible in the Big Bear Valley during these flare ups. But, it is important to … [Read more...] about Line Fire, Thursday, September 26, 2024 – Flare Up
Line Fire Update: Friday, September 20, 2024
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Update: 3:45pm - Cal Fire is reporting that up to two inches of hail has accumulated today in areas near the fire line. Meteorologists Ben Brissey is that reporting snow has fallen above the 8500 foot level in the San Bernardino National Forest. This is a picture of San Gorgonio Mountain courtesy of Ben Weather UPDATE: 2:00pm - All … [Read more...] about Line Fire Update: Friday, September 20, 2024
Line Fire: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: 2:30pm --Evacuation Warnings have been lifted for Fawnskin and all other areas of Big Bear Lake West of Division with the exception of Wild Rose Lane to the dam on the South Shore which remains under an Evacuation Warning. The Line Fire had minimal growth since yesterday at 39,232 acres and is currently 51% contained with 3399 fire … [Read more...] about Line Fire: Thursday, September 19, 2024