Big Bear Valley, CA -- In anticipation of the festivities surrounding Independence Day, revelers are reminded that all fireworks are illegal in the Big Bear Valley—this includes the City of Big Bear Lake, all unincorporated areas of the Valley governed by San Bernardino County, and the San Bernardino National Forest. Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, along with … [Read more...] about Fireworks Show Over Big Bear Lake on Sunday, the Fourth of July; All Personal Fireworks Illegal in Big Bear Valley
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Two Fires on San Bernardino National Forest Due to Abandoned Campfires
Big Bear Valley, CA/ San Bernardino National Forest -- Within the last week, there have been three fires in our area and all of them on the San Bernardino National Forest. The first of these took place last Friday, June 18, and was located off Highway 38 near Glass Road, between Seven Oaks and Jenks Lake. Though this small fire was contained within an hour’s time and held to … [Read more...] about Two Fires on San Bernardino National Forest Due to Abandoned Campfires
Breaking News: Small Fire on North Shore Hillside on San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear City, CA/ San Bernardino National Forest -- Just after 9am this morning (June 22), smoke and some flames were visible on the Big Bear Valley’s North Shore, on the San Bernardino National Forest about half way up the hill from the Whispering Forest neighborhood in Big Bear City. KBHR first received a call at 9:11am, from a fisherman who could see the small fire from his … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Small Fire on North Shore Hillside on San Bernardino National Forest
Forest Service Crews Contain Small Fire on San Bernardino National Forest, Off Highway 38
Seven Oaks, CA/San Bernardino National Forest -- Earlier this afternoon (Friday, June 18), there was a small fire on the San Bernardino National Forest, though it has since been contained by firefighting crews with the U.S. Forest Service. The fire was located about half a mile below Highway 38, and was held to under half an acre in the vicinity of Glass Road (which is situated … [Read more...] about Forest Service Crews Contain Small Fire on San Bernardino National Forest, Off Highway 38
Local Forest Care Program Eases Requirements, Reimburses Homeowners 75% for Creating Defensible Space
Big Bear Valley, CA -- ’Tis the season to clear defensible space, to ensure that your home, our community and the surrounding forest are fire-safe for the summer season. As emphasized by Big Bear Lake Fire Chief Rod Ballard prior to a Forest Care presentation at last night’s City Council meeting, “I cannot emphasize enough the importance of each of us taking steps to create … [Read more...] about Local Forest Care Program Eases Requirements, Reimburses Homeowners 75% for Creating Defensible Space