San Bernardino, CA, November 6, 2012, 8:15am - The Devore Fire began at 10:55am on Monday November 5th adjacent to the northbound Interstate 15 freeway between the Kenwood and Cleghorn exits. It is now 40% contained. The first US Forest Service engine company on scene reported the fire had grown to five acres with a moderate to rapid rate of spread in steep rocky terrain. The … [Read more...] about Devore Fire 40% Contained
First Human Death From West Nile Virus In San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA, November 6, 2012, 6am - The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human death from West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2012. A total of 19 symptomatic human cases have been confirmed so far this year. The public should take appropriate precautionary measures to protect themselves against mosquito bites. People over 50 years old … [Read more...] about First Human Death From West Nile Virus In San Bernardino County
Devore Fire Update
San Bernardino, CA, November 5, 2012, 8:50pm - Firefighters quickly responded to the report of a wildfire in Cajon Pass just before 11:00 am on Monday. The Devore Fire started at 10:55 am and it burned 350 acres north of the Kenwood Exit on Interstate 15. Firefighters from the US Forest Service, CalFire, San Bernardino County Fire, and several fire agencies throughout San … [Read more...] about Devore Fire Update
Devore Fire In The Cajon Pass 5% Contained
[UPDATE: 2:30pm] - A vegetation fire continues burning north of Devore in the Pitman Canyon/Blue Cut Area. The fire is 5% contained, 350 acres have burned. Mandatory evacuations remain in place for Mathews Ranch Road. There are no other mandatory residential evacuations at this time. The City of San Bernardino Emergency Operations Center was activated to Level One at … [Read more...] about Devore Fire In The Cajon Pass 5% Contained
Debby Dokter 1955-2012
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 5, 1012 - After a two and a half year battle with cancer, Debby Dokter passed yesterday afternoon at her home in Big Bear Lake. She was 57 years old. Debby and her husband, Garry, own the two Elevation Day Spa locations in Big Bear and have called Big Bear home for many years. The family will hold a celebration of Debby's life in the future with … [Read more...] about Debby Dokter 1955-2012