Big Bear, CA, September 21, 2016 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service is calling for volunteers, ages 6 and older, to join them on National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Volunteers are needed to help plant hundreds of milkweed plants in … [Read more...] about US Forest Service Needs Volunteers
San Bernardino National Forest
Small Fire Near Bluff Lake
UPDATE 10:30 am The Fire was contained at 1.5 acres and is in the mop up phase and smoke may be visible from time to time as the mop up continues. This Morning around 7:00 am a fire was reported near the Castle Rock area in the south western region of the Big Bear Valley. The Forest Service and Big Bear Fire Department was notified and dispatched to the scene. Currently … [Read more...] about Small Fire Near Bluff Lake
SBD National Forest Increases Fire Restrictions
Big Bear, CA, September 1, 2016 - The San Bernardino National Forest will increase the current seasonal fire restrictions effective Friday, September 2, 2016. Continued hot and dry conditions, coupled with a long-term outlook that predicts no change in weather trends and normal fall winds, have prompted local fire mangers to implement additional fire restrictions on the … [Read more...] about SBD National Forest Increases Fire Restrictions
Evacuation Orders Lifted For All Communities Affected by Blue Cut Fire
San Bernardino County, CA, August 22, 2016 - Effective Sunday, August 21st, at 4:00 p.m., the evacuation orders for Wrightwood, Swarthout Canyon, Lone Pine Canyon, West Cajon Valley and Lytle Creek have all been lifted. RESIDENTS ONLY will be allowed past the road closures. Some residents returning to their homes may find that they are without electricity. Southern California … [Read more...] about Evacuation Orders Lifted For All Communities Affected by Blue Cut Fire
Thieves Arrested in Bluecut Fire Evacuation Area
San Bernardino, CA, August 19, 2016 - On Thursday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m. deputies responded to a call of suspicious subjects at a home located within the Bluecut Fire evacuation area. Deputies arrived and made contact with Daniel Mervine, 27, of Jurupa, Natasha Rovinsky, 27, of Diamond Bar, and Trevor Sanchez, 29, of Riverside, who were attempting to leave the residence with … [Read more...] about Thieves Arrested in Bluecut Fire Evacuation Area