Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: Saturday, 6pm - San Bernardino National Forest fire crews accomplished 144 acres in today's prescribed burn creating a safe space for firefighters to work to protect Big Bear in the event of a wildfire. Flames may be visible from across the Valley throughout the night. There are no plans for pile burning tomorrow but today's piles could continue to burn … [Read more...] about SBNF Pile Burn Operations Today
Structure Fire on Blue Jay Road
Big Bear Lake, CA - A report of a commercial structure fire with the reporting party on oxygen and still inside was received on Wednesday, February 26, at approximately 9:04 p.m. The structure is located at the end Blue Jay Road in the City of Big Bear Lake. First arriving fire personnel reported a three-story, residential structure situated on a steep slope in a heavily treed … [Read more...] about Structure Fire on Blue Jay Road
Arrest in Big Bear City for Felony Hit and Run Causing Injuries
Big Bear City, CA – On November 30, 2019 at approximately 1835 hours, a traffic collision occurred on SR-38 east of Hatchery Drive involving a gray 2019 Ford F-350 and a blue Toyota 4Runner. The driver of the Ford F-350 fled the scene of the collision in the Ford, leaving three victims in the Toyota 4Runner with major bodily injuries. The 19 year old female passenger of the … [Read more...] about Arrest in Big Bear City for Felony Hit and Run Causing Injuries
BVUSD “Principal for a Day” Activity
Big Bear, CA - Bear Valley Unified School District celebrated their annual “Principal for a Day” activity on Wednesday. The tradition started in 2011 as a way to introduce and engage community members at the school sites. Superintendent Dr. Mary Suzuki stated that “Principal for a Day” gives the community an opportunity to view the innovative work that is occurring at all of … [Read more...] about BVUSD “Principal for a Day” Activity
Prescribed Burning This Week in the San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear, CA - Fire crews this week will continue prescribed burning operations across the forest, creating safe spaces for firefighters to be placed between communities and natural areas should a wildfire occur. This week's targeted locations include: - Various fire stations in the San Bernardino Mountains, including the Fawnskin, Big Pine Flats (off Coxey Road/3N14) and … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning This Week in the San Bernardino National Forest