UPDATE - December 28, 2015 - A recovery fund has also been set up for the Perez family, who were displaced from their home and lost all of their belongings in the same devastating Christmas morning fire, at GoFundMe.com. Raul Perez is the head chef at Peppercorn Grille. Big Bear, CA December 26, 2015 - The devastating fire that claimed the lives of four family members is … [Read more...] about Help for the Victims of The Big Bear House Fire
Early Morning Big Bear Lake Fire Claims Four Lives
Update 10:00 am, December 26, 2015 - Medic Engine 281 and assisting rescue crews attempted to rescue multiple victims inside, but were forced to pull back due to impending roof collapse. As a result there were four fatalities, 1 adult female and 3 minor children. With the assistance of the Running Springs Fire Department, San Bernardino County Fire and Cal Fire, the structure … [Read more...] about Early Morning Big Bear Lake Fire Claims Four Lives
‘Old Red’ Lights Up For The Holidays
Big Bear, CA, December 23, 2015 - The Big Bear Fire Department will spread Christmas cheer this year as “Old Red” lights up for the Holidays! The 1950 FWD fire engine was recently featured in a mini parade, decorated bumper to bumper in Christmas lights with American flags blazing, followed closely by Medic Engine 281 playing Christmas carols through their P.A. system and … [Read more...] about ‘Old Red’ Lights Up For The Holidays
Fund to Help Chris Lawson’s Hospital Expenses Following Tragic Traffic Accident
Big Bear, CA, December 20th, 2015 – Chris Lawson, Co-Owner of Mercer Automotive in Big Bear City, was involved in a very serious car accident on December 15th. This tragic accident claimed the life of Jimany Misouk, and now Chris is suffering from several broken bones, internal injuries, and severe head trauma. He currently is in a comatose state at Arrowhead Regional … [Read more...] about Fund to Help Chris Lawson’s Hospital Expenses Following Tragic Traffic Accident
Getting To and Around Big Bear Lake Safely
Big Bear, CA, December 20th, 2015 - Winter weather conditions in the City of Big Bear Lake can be beautiful, but they can also be hazardous. Forecasters predict a volatile El Nino weather scenario as we enter 2016, but there are a few simple things you can do to be prepared; Check weather and road conditions in advance and download a mobile weather app to your cell … [Read more...] about Getting To and Around Big Bear Lake Safely