Big Bear, CA - Wildfires are more destructive and deadlier than in the past, and the threat of wildfires is more prevalent throughout the state and calendar year. The overall pattern shows the emerging effects of climate change in our daily lives. Throughout the year, the California Public Utilities Commission works with CalFire and the Office of Emergency Services to … [Read more...] about Expected Wind Event May Necessitate Public Safety Power Shutoff
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The Public Will Decide the Big Bear Fire Department Future
Big Bear Lake - The process to fund the growing needs of the Big Bear Valley’s fire service has taken the next step to get the measure on the March 3, 2020 ballot at the recent Fire Board meeting. The Fire Board unanimously voted to approve two resolutions that declare the intention to form a Community Facilities District (CFD) which allows a wide range of taxation methods … [Read more...] about The Public Will Decide the Big Bear Fire Department Future
San Bernardino County Fire Implements Red Flag Community Notification System
Big Bear, CA - As Santa Ana winds and the possibility of wildfires loom on the horizon, San Bernardino County Fire Department has implemented some important programs to keep the county safe. To promote Wildfire Readiness within San Bernardino County, SBCoFD has implemented the Red Flag Community Notification Program. When conditions for extreme fire danger arise and the … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Fire Implements Red Flag Community Notification System
Malabar Way Home Burns in Morning Fire
Big Bear, CA - December 10, 2018 – A residential structure fire was reported on Malabar Way between Brewer Way and Gilroy Drive in Big Bear City at approximately 9:44 a.m., Monday, December 10, 2018. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a single-family two-story dwelling with heavy smoke and flames coming from the front and back of the home. Crews were able to confine the … [Read more...] about Malabar Way Home Burns in Morning Fire
Holcomb Fire – Contained
Update 6/30/17 - Eleven days after the Holcomb Fire broke out north of Baldwin Lake, the fire has reached full containment. Forest Service Managers are now working to open impacted roads back to public use. At its peak, approximately 1,100 firefighters from the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, San Bernardino County, CAL FIRE, Big Bear Fire and other local agencies … [Read more...] about Holcomb Fire – Contained