Big Bear Lake, CA, June 29, 2013 - With record heat expected in Big Bear over the next few days, the San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control Program reminds pet owners to be extra watchful of pets. Pets are vulnerable to high temperatures, especially during a heat wave, and are unable to cool down their bodies as humans can. Animals left outside in high heat … [Read more...] about Keep Canines Cool as Temperatures Rise
CAL Fire Reaching Containment on Mill Fire
Yucaipa, CA, June 28, 2013 - As of 7pm, CAL Fire has reached 5% containment on the Mill Fire that has grown to 350 acres. Additional hand crews have been ordered for tonight to work on the fire line and excellent progress is being made by fire personnel. The fire still remains as no threat to the Big Bear Valley. … [Read more...] about CAL Fire Reaching Containment on Mill Fire
Mill Fire Update and Highway 38 Re-Opens with Detour
Yucaipa, CA, June 28, 2013 - Cal Fire, the agency assigned to the Mill Fire, is reporting the fire to be remaining at 200 plus acres with no containment. An evacuation was ordered earlier this afternoon for north of Carter and west of Bryant in the areas of Mentone and Yucaipa. One house was partially damaged due to the fire. Highway 38 has re-opened in both directions with … [Read more...] about Mill Fire Update and Highway 38 Re-Opens with Detour
Highway 38 Closed But Campgrounds Remain Open in Angeles Oakes
Mentone, CA, June 28, 2013 - According to the CHP, Highway 38 is closed in both directions due to the Mill Fire. The downbound traffic closure begins at Lake Williams with the exception of campers heading to Angeles Oakes and Seven Oakes campgrounds, which remain open. The campgrounds are only accessible from Big Bear. Highway 38 is closed in Mentone to upbound traffic due … [Read more...] about Highway 38 Closed But Campgrounds Remain Open in Angeles Oakes
Mill Fire at 200+ Acres
Mentone, CA, June 28, 2013 - The Mill Fire is up to at least 200 acres near the Mill Creek Ranger Station. Some structures have been lost in Mentone and evacuations are in effect there; there is no threat to the Big Bear Valley. Motorists are allowed out of Big Bear via Highway 38, but should expect delays at the bottom of the mountain due to traffic detours. The fire is … [Read more...] about Mill Fire at 200+ Acres