Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Fire crews continue prescribed burning operations today, creating safe spaces for firefighters to be placed between communities and natural areas should a wildfire occur. Prescribed burning will take place between Erwin Lake and Lake Williams. Smoke may be visible. … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning in Big Bear Valley
San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear hiking trail and area close for bald eagle nesting
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As of 12/1, San Bernardino National Forest officials closed an area around a bald eagle nest in Fawnskin, Calif., on the northwest side of Big Bear Lake. The annual closure includes a portion of the Grays Peak Trail and the Grout Bay Picnic Area. Two adult eagles, locally known as Jackie and Shadow, have been working on the nest in recent weeks, … [Read more...] about Big Bear hiking trail and area close for bald eagle nesting
Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- San Bernardino National Forest officials have welcomed Scott Howes as the Forest's new Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Howes, who has served the public with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, was most recently the Division Chief for the Front Country Ranger District. Chief Howes started his career on the San Bernardino National Forest in 1987, … [Read more...] about Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes National Forests
Big Bear News - Vallejo, CA - UPDATE: 4:00PM: Beginning at 5pm today, closures on the San Bernardino National Forest includes no camping, hiking, biking, off highway vehicle use, permitted wood cutting among others. In an unprecedented move, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region just announced temporary closures and fire restrictions of selected National Forest … [Read more...] about USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes National Forests
Firefighters Prepare for Busy, Sweltering Holiday Weekend
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, Calif— San Bernardino National Forest officials will extend staffing for fire personnel this weekend in anticipation of record breaking heat and visitor levels. Schedules will be augmented to 24-hour shifts in case a fire begins overnight. Extra personnel, including an engine strike team and a hot shot crew, will additionally be pre-positioned … [Read more...] about Firefighters Prepare for Busy, Sweltering Holiday Weekend