Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work, the San Bernardino National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations in the next few weeks, pending all required approvals. They estimate this work to continue through the new year as weather conditions allow. SBNF uses prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Set to Begin Prescribed Fires
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Smoke Visible from the “Gold Fire” in Holcomb Valley with Continuing Updates
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Monday, August 11, 2025 - The Gold Fire has not grown and is holding at 1069 acres and now at 48% containment. There is a reduction in acreage due to better mapping. Crews in the north, northeastern portion of Marble Canyon will continue working on hazard assessment and mitigation plans. Helicopters will continue to assist with hot spots and flare … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible from the “Gold Fire” in Holcomb Valley with Continuing Updates
Potential for Another Public Safety Power Shutoff for Tuesday, August 5th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Bear Valley Electric Service is notifying customers that Southern California Edison (SCE) has restored power from today’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting BVES supply lines. As a precaution, SCE has placed one of their supply lines on standby for re-energization due to the nearby Gold Fire. However, an additional period of … [Read more...] about Potential for Another Public Safety Power Shutoff for Tuesday, August 5th
Tonight’s 4th of July Holiday Fireworks Display Is On
Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – The annual Fourth of July fireworks show over Big Bear Lake has always been a must-see event for this summer holiday. And, this year, the fireworks show will go on with the fireworks show to begin this evening when it’s dark, generally around 8:45pm to 9:15pm and launched from a barge off Pine Knot Landing on the lake’s south shore. The … [Read more...] about Tonight’s 4th of July Holiday Fireworks Display Is On
Smoke Visible in Big Bear from the Lake Fire in Silverwood/Hesperia
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - A fire in the Silverwood Lake and Hesperia Area, named the Lake Fire, began on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4:29pm. This fire does not pose a threat to Big Bear. A shift in the winds late Sunday afternoon has resulted in smoke now visible in the Big Bear Valley. The Lake Fire has burned approximately 485 acres with 0% containment at … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible in Big Bear from the Lake Fire in Silverwood/Hesperia