Big Bear News – San Bernardino, Ca — Officials with the San Bernardino National Forest are raising fire restrictions effective today, June 23, 2021, due to the danger from current and anticipated worsening conditions, such as drying vegetation and continued hot temperatures. The restrictions will affect numerous sites and activities on the Forest by prohibiting the … [Read more...] about Forest Fire Restrictions Have Increase
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Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - San Bernardino National Forest officials have announced that prescribed burning activities are temporarily suspended due to worsening weather conditions, including multiple incoming Santa Ana wind events. The wind events, rated as moderate, are forecasted to begin today and last over the next week. The U.S. Forest Service's Santa Ana Wind Threat … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burning Halted as Increased Fire Weather Returns
Care For Big Bear Joins Forces with Nativescapes
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Care For Big Bear, a new initiative for keeping the Big Bear Valley litter free, has partnered with local business, Nativescapes, on a trash cleanup campaign this winter season. Care For Big Bear supports and encourages positive community action to Preserve our Natural Playground. Marty Murie of Nativescapes will be leading the cleanup project … [Read more...] about Care For Big Bear Joins Forces with Nativescapes
A Winter Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - With winter here, all visitors to California’s National Forests should continue to plan ahead before visiting and recreate responsibly once there. Early snowfall has already begun on some forests and road conditions will begin to impact access so please ensure that your vehicle is snow ready before you go. Visitors are encouraged to view … [Read more...] about A Winter Reminder to Recreate Responsibly on National Forests
Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- San Bernardino National Forest officials have welcomed Scott Howes as the Forest's new Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Howes, who has served the public with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, was most recently the Division Chief for the Front Country Ranger District. Chief Howes started his career on the San Bernardino National Forest in 1987, … [Read more...] about Scott Howes promoted to Deputy Fire Chief