Big Bear, CA, July 9, 2015, 11:40am - The Lake Fire has remained at approximately 31,359 acres in size and is 98% contained and is being managed by Jason Winbigler’s Type 3 Team from the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire behavior is currently minimal with heavy fuels smoldering within the perimeter. Smoke may be visible, however it is all well inside the containment … [Read more...] about The “Lake Fire” Complete Story as Updated
PREPARE FOR NEW TRAFFIC AND BOAT RETRIEVAL CONTROL DURING AND AFTER FIREWORKS
Big Bear Lake, CA July 3, 2015 - New this year will be a traffic plan to help ease July 4th congestion that previously has plagued the end of the fireworks program. Officials are estimating between 140,000 and 160,000 visitors on the 4th. Simply put, Big Bear Boulevard, Highway 18, nearest the fireworks display will have a “No Left Turn” procedure in place. That is in order … [Read more...] about PREPARE FOR NEW TRAFFIC AND BOAT RETRIEVAL CONTROL DURING AND AFTER FIREWORKS
Impostor Firefighter at Lake Fire Command Center Arrested
Big Bear City, CA June 27, 2015 At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, deputies of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department assigned to the Lake Fire for perimeter patrol and security of evacuated areas observed a white Crown Victoria driving into affected areas that were closed by road blocks. The vehicle was driven by a male subject who was wearing an … [Read more...] about Impostor Firefighter at Lake Fire Command Center Arrested
Sterling Fire Reported in the City of San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA, June 25, 2015, 8pm - A new fire was reported at 6:30pm called the Sterling Fire now up to 60 acres in size and located east of Del Rosa in the City of San Bernardino, west of Highway 330 and west of the San Manuel Casino. Calfire, the City of San Bernardino and the US Forest Service are responding with dozers, engines and crews. According to fire … [Read more...] about Sterling Fire Reported in the City of San Bernardino
Suspects Arrested on Fraud Charges
Big Bear Lake, CA - June 25, 2015 - At approximately 8:40 a.m. on 06/23/15, a non-sworn bail bonds fugitive recovery team responded to a residence in the 1400 block of S. Klamath Road in Big Bear City to apprehend Jack Soccio on a bail warrant. Assistance from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station was requested by the recovery team. Upon contact, Soccio was placed into handcuffs by … [Read more...] about Suspects Arrested on Fraud Charges