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
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - After two decades of planning, fundraising and construction, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo opened its doors to the public at its brand-new state-of–the-art facility on Thursday, Nov. 5. The Big Bear Alpine Zoo originally opened as the Moonridge Animal Park on Goldmine Drive in 1961. In 1998, The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District was … [Read more...] about Big Bear Alpine Zoo Reopens at New Location
San Bernardino National Forest Reopened
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
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