Fawnskin, CA, April 22, 2013, 6pm - With good news to report, Forest Service personnel are now stating that the Fawnskin Fire is at 90% containment with full control and containment expected by Friday evening. … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire Now 90% Contained
Fawnskin Fire in the Mop Up Stage
Fawnskin, CA, April 22, 2013, 4:00pm - According to US Forest Service personnel, the Fawnskin Fire is in the m0p up stage and remains at 60% containment and 30 acres with no growth on the fire today. Crews continue to hold and improve lines. The official has been determined to be an escaped campfire. … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire in the Mop Up Stage
Fawnskin Fire Monday Morning Update
Fawnskin, CA, April 22, 2013 - As of this morning, the Fawnskin Fire, which started Saturday night at approximately 5:30pm just north of Forest Service road 2N12, is at 60% containment and holding at 30 acres. Fire crews are focusing on mop up and containment lines with 189 personnel assigned to this fire to include two water dropping helicopters to continue to hold and … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Fire Monday Morning Update
Pile up the prescription drugs on April 27
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 22, 2013 - The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Big Bear Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Pile up the prescription drugs on April 27
Full containment on Fawnskin Fire expected by Friday
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