Two residential fires in two days over the holiday weekend—potential causes cited as hot ashes on a wooden deck and a fireplace unit—have prompted the Big Bear City Fire Department to remind Valley residents and homeowners to “check your hot spots!” December, January and February are the leading months for home fires and, on average, more than one-third of U.S. home fire deaths … [Read more...] about Four Residential Fires Over Holiday Weekend Prompt Reminder to “Check Your Hot Spots”
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Weekend Fire Destroys Family Home in Lake Williams; Home’s Occupants Escape Without Injury
On Saturday, November 7 at 11am, the Big Bear City Fire Department responded to numerous 911 reports of a structure fire in the 46000 block of Forest Hill Drive in Lake Williams. As outlined in the agency’s press release: “Upon arrival of fire crews, the structure was fully involved in fire and encroaching to a neighbor’s structure. Fortunately, all of the occupants were able … [Read more...] about Weekend Fire Destroys Family Home in Lake Williams; Home’s Occupants Escape Without Injury
Volunteers of the Baldwin Lake Fire Department to Join BBC, BBL and Fawnskin for Saturday’s Open House Activities
In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, each of our local fire departments will host an open house on Saturday, October 10; festivities will include hands-on activities for children, fire station tours, fire safety information, and visits by Sparky the Fire Dog (so bring your cameras). The first of the open houses will be hosted by the Big Bear City Fire Department; from 9am to … [Read more...] about Volunteers of the Baldwin Lake Fire Department to Join BBC, BBL and Fawnskin for Saturday’s Open House Activities
Local Fire Departments Respond to Residential Structure Fire in BBL; Wood Shake Shingle Roof Contributed to Spread of Fire
Our local fire departments responded to a structure fire in Big Bear Lake yesterday, and the Big Bear Lake Fire Department has since released the specifics of the incident. Per the statement received today: “On the morning of October 5, the Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 42600 block of Cougar Road in Big Bear … [Read more...] about Local Fire Departments Respond to Residential Structure Fire in BBL; Wood Shake Shingle Roof Contributed to Spread of Fire
Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Big Bear Lake - The Big Bear Lake City Council at their December 10, 2025 meeting, appointed Randall Putz to serve as Mayor in 2026, marking his third term as Mayor and continuing a long record of dedicated public service to the community. This appointment reflects the confidence of his colleagues in his leadership, experience, and commitment to … [Read more...] about Randall Putz Appointed to Serve as Mayor of Big Bear Lake in 2026