by KBHR NEWS
San Bernardino National Forest
Thunder Storms Spark Many Small Lightning Induced Fires Around Big Bear
Big Bear Lake, CA, August 27, 2011, 4:00pm - As a result of the thunderstorm activity in Big Bear Valley this afternoon, lightning strikes started several small fires. Chon Bribiescas at the US Forest Service told Big Bear News that three super scoopers are working on a small fire about three acres in size near forest service road 1N54 and 1N04. The fire is near Clark’s Grade, … [Read more...] about Thunder Storms Spark Many Small Lightning Induced Fires Around Big Bear
Ken & Glass Fire’s Contained
Big Bear, Ca, August 25, 2011, 12:00pm - Two fires that started this week have been contained. The first started on Monday in the Cajon pass area, known as the Ken Fire, which prompted a closure of interstate 15 in both directions for a brief period. According to the US Forest Service, during the height of the battle, over 600 firefighters consisting of fire engines, hand … [Read more...] about Ken & Glass Fire’s Contained
The Rim Nordic Bobcat!
MWD 1 of 12 Agencies Filing Suit Against U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Big Bear, Ca, August 25, 8:00am - 12 Southern California water agencies are filing suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its recent habitat designation for the Santa Ana Sucker, which could cost 1 million Southern Californians a third of their water supply. The Service ruled in December of 2010 to double the critical habitat area for the Santa Ana Sucker, an … [Read more...] about MWD 1 of 12 Agencies Filing Suit Against U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service