Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 - Forest Service fire information officer Bob Poole reports that the Fawnskin Fire is 20% contained. A hoseline is around the entire blaze, and at least a dozen engines are on scene as air assault continues. The fire started at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday just north of Forest Service Road 2N71, between 3N12 and Polique Canyon Road (2N09). The cause … [Read more...] about Fire fighting continues in Fawnskin
KBHR staff changes and a restructure
Big Bear City, CA April 21, 2013 - Jay Tunnell, who has spent the last 17 years in the radio business at KBHR Radio and Outdoor (and prior to that, many years at the now defunct KTOT/KBBV), has decided to take up full-time residence in his second home in Lake Havasu. He and his wife Debby are excited for the opportunity to live near their son and a move to a more moderate … [Read more...] about KBHR staff changes and a restructure
Fawnskin Fire 20% contained at 25 acres
Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 -- According to the San Bernardino National Forest Service, the brush fire is at approximately 20-25 acres. There is a hoselay around the fire but firefighters are watching carefully for spot fires. They are reporting 20% containment. Forest Roads 3N14 (Coxey) and 2N71 (Polique Canyon) are closed. Cal Fire reports the cause as an escaped … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire 20% contained at 25 acres
Holcomb Valley Fire Update
Holcomb Valley, CA, April 20, 2013 - As of 7:45pm, additional hand crews have been called in as air support will not be able to continue through the evening, but crews have a 50% hose lay around the fire with little movement expected. The fire remains at 8 acres. No structures are in danger and no evacuations are expected. … [Read more...] about Holcomb Valley Fire Update
Fawnskin Fire not threatening any structures
Fawnskin, CA, April 20, 2013 - According to the Forest Service, no structures are in danger and no evacuations are imminent. San Bernardino County Fire is assisting the Forest Service in the fire fight. The blaze is approximately 8 acres. Air tankers are dropping water and chemical retardant. … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire not threatening any structures