The San Bernardino Mountain areas are expecting heavy rain and snow beginning on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, through Sunday, February 26, 2023. We would like to remind all residents and visitors to be prepared for harsh winter conditions by carrying tire traction devices and extra emergency supplies. Please slow down and be aware the roads will be wet and icy. California … [Read more...] about Severe Weather and Safety Advisement
San Bernardino National Forest
Manzanita Fire Held to 27 Acres
Update: Big Bear News - Running Springs, CA September 23, 2022: Quick response resulted in holding the Manzanita Fire to 27 acres Big Bear News - Running Springs, CA September 23, 2022: At approximately 3:35 PM, San Bernardino National Forest firefighters responded to an initial vegetation fire at the Southeast of Keller Peak by Forest Service Road 1N09 and approximately … [Read more...] about Manzanita Fire Held to 27 Acres
Radford Fire – 87% Containment and Holding
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - September 16, 2022 - Containment of the Radford Fire is at 87% with full containment expected by September 30th of the 1,079 acre fire. September 12 2022, 8:00 AM - l Schools within the Bear Valley Unified School district will resume normal classes today. Overall, conditions to improve on the Radford fire. Thus far this fire has consumed … [Read more...] about Radford Fire – 87% Containment and Holding
Fire Crews Tackle Small Snag Fire North Shore Big Bear Valley
Update 6/22/22 @ 3:30 PM: The fire was stopped at 1/10 of an acre. Crews have a line around the fire, some units are being released and the mop up is underway. Big Bear Lake, CA - Following an overnight thunder storm a small fire was reported this morning on the North Shore between Big Bear Lake and Holcomb Valley. A Helicopter was deployed to deliver hand crews to the … [Read more...] about Fire Crews Tackle Small Snag Fire North Shore Big Bear Valley
SBNF Cancels Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today, But Test Burn Smoke is Visible
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA -UPDATE: 11:35AM - According to Lisa Cox, Public Affairs Specialist for the US Forest Service, today's prescribed burn will not move forward today after an unsuccessful test burn. Smoke is visible in the forested area of the test burn located just southeast of Knickerbocker Road. ORIGINAL STORY: According to fire officials with San … [Read more...] about SBNF Cancels Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Today, But Test Burn Smoke is Visible