Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The San Bernardino National Forest has reopened with restrictions: Camping is only allowed in some developed campgrounds. See "Camping prohibition" under "Closures" here.Areas in and near the El Dorado and Snow fires are closed, including:The entire San Gorgonio WildernessThomas Hunting Grounds Road and general areaThurman Flats Picnic Area and … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Reopened
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El Dorado Fire – Update
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - UPDATE: 10/3/20, 4PM - Smoke is visible today from the El Dorado Fire now at 22,744 acres and 93% containment. Trees and stumps continue to burn within the containment line and does not present a threat to Big Bear. Please do not call 911 if you see smoke coming from this area. UPDATE: 9/27/20, 12NOON: Fire activity near containment … [Read more...] about El Dorado Fire – Update
Fire Restrictions Increased on San Bernardino National Forest
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA – It's midsummer in the San Bernardino National Forest, and with temperatures rising, the vegetation drying and wildfires increasing in both frequency and size, fire managers are taking action to the threat by further restricting campfires, smoking and recreational shooting. The following restrictions are in effect as of Tuesday, August 4, … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Increased on San Bernardino National Forest
Smoke from “Apple Fire” near Beaumont Is No Threat to Big Bear
Big Bear News - Cherry Valley, CA - FINAL UPDATE: 8/20/20, 11:30AM - The Apple Fire is calm and 95% contained 20 days after it was sparked. The Apple Fire was started in Cherry Valley CA on July 31, 2020, due to a malfunctioning diesel vehicle. Due to dry vegetation and southwest winds, the wildfire quickly spread, eventually causing evacuations and reaching 33,424 acres … [Read more...] about Smoke from “Apple Fire” near Beaumont Is No Threat to Big Bear
Visitors Urged to R E S P E C T Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The City of Big Bear Lake and Visit Big Bear urge all of our visitors to R E S P E C T our community when you are visiting. We are happy to welcome visitors, and we are thankful that all of us can enjoy the plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities in Big Bear - but we need everyone to act responsibly!Roam Responsibly - Enjoy Big Bear … [Read more...] about Visitors Urged to R E S P E C T Big Bear