Fawnskin, CA, April 21, 2013 - UPDATE: The Forest Service reported 50% containment at 30 acres as of 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Full containment is expected by 4/26/13. Forest Service Road 2N71 is closed, as is a section of the PCT between 2N09 and 3N12 (foot traffic is being rerouted). The cause is an escaped campfire. Resources: 6 hand crews 2 helicopters 13 engines 5 … [Read more...] about Full containment on Fawnskin Fire expected by Friday
Fire fighting continues in Fawnskin
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