If you heard the many sirens this morning (April 20) at around 10am, this was in response to a small brush fire at the east end of the Valley. The brush fire only burned a 10’x10’ spot off Highway 38 at Mitchell Lane. Crews from both the San Bernardino National Forest and the Big Bear City Fire Department responded to the fire, which was quickly contained. … [Read more...] about Firefighters Quickly Contain Small Brush Fire Off Highway 38 This Morning
San Bernardino National Forest
Smoke May Be Visible Today as Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue Off Highway 38
Pile burning on the San Bernardino National Forest resumed today, as firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service reduce hazardous fuels in the Barton Flats area near Angelus Oaks off Highway 38. Smoke may be visible as crews continue pile burning, as long as there are favorable conditions. Firefighters continuously monitor current and expected weather conditions, and make … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible Today as Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue Off Highway 38
MWD Board Investigates Possibility for Pedestrian Access on Dam (Once New Bridge Is Built); Residential Seawall Will Need to Be Mitigated by Artificial Fish Habitat
The Board of Directors of the Big Bear Municipal Water District, at their regular meeting on April 2, discussed railings for the Big Bear dam, which is part of a bigger project the MWD hopes to implement once the new Big Bear bridge, just southwest of the dam, is completed in 2011. Once the new bridge for Highway 18 is completed, the existing roadway over the dam will be … [Read more...] about MWD Board Investigates Possibility for Pedestrian Access on Dam (Once New Bridge Is Built); Residential Seawall Will Need to Be Mitigated by Artificial Fish Habitat
Big Bear Lake Boat Ramps Open on April 1, 2009; Marinas Now Staffed With Quagga Mussel Inspectors
Boating season officially gets underway as of tomorrow, April 1, as the Big Bear Municipal Water District re-opens the public launch ramps, which had been closed during the winter months to allow the shoreline to foster the bald eagle habitat. As the MWD’s General Manager Scott Heule tells KBHR, “The ramps open tomorrow morning at 6am—even though it will still be dark, [they’ll … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Boat Ramps Open on April 1, 2009; Marinas Now Staffed With Quagga Mussel Inspectors
San Bernardino National Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich to Retire; District Ranger Kurt Winchester to Be Promoted
The San Bernardino National Forest’s Fire and Aviation Management Chief Mike Dietrich will, after 33 years of government service, be retiring as of April 3. During his time as the forest’s fire chief, Dietrich helped develop the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce, which is now a nationally recognized multi-level government and private partnership since its formation in 2002 as a … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich to Retire; District Ranger Kurt Winchester to Be Promoted