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
San Bernardino National Forest
Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Due to the hot, dry weather and high fire activity in southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest will have increased fire restrictions, effective September 1 (tomorrow). Per Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, “We’re asking for the public’s help in protecting the forest from the threat of wildland fires during these harsh weather conditions. Our ultimate goal is … [Read more...] about Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
Update: As of this afternoon, the Oak Glen Fire has burned 1,000 acres. Tune to KBHR 93.3 FM at 3 and 4pm today, for eyewitness accounts of the fire from Rick Herrick, the Bear in the Air. Highway 38 does remain open as of 2:45pm. We may see some continued drift smoke in our area today (Monday, August 31), given the many fires burning in Southern California. Though not … [Read more...] about Oak Glen Fire Evacuation; Big Bear Gets The Drift Smoke
Arrowhead Donates 42,000 Bottles of Water to Forest Association
Water drawn from the San Bernardino Mountains for Arrowhead Spring Water is returning in bottle form to the San Bernardino National Forest Association (SBNFA) to hydrate its volunteers. Over 1,000 volunteers work on the Forest Association's year-round environmental stewardship-based programming and its Urban Conservation Corps (UCC) program. The SBNFA UCC is a workforce … [Read more...] about Arrowhead Donates 42,000 Bottles of Water to Forest Association
Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert
As we enjoy comfortable summertime temperatures in the Big Bear Valley, areas below are experiencing an increase in high temperatures and lower humidity levels through Saturday prompting the rating for fire danger in the San Bernardino Mountains to “Very High”. According to John Miller, Public Information Officer for the U.S. Forest Service, a National Fire Rating Danger … [Read more...] about Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert