We are still getting drift smoke in the Big Bear Valley today, resulting from fires off the mountain, none of which pose a threat to our area. Our local firefighters have been involved in assisting other communities though as, this week, four firefighters from the Big Bear City Fire Department and two from Big Bear Lake have been battling the Oak Glen Fire (which is 95% … [Read more...] about No Fires in Big Bear Area, Though Our Firefighters Have Been on Oak Glen, Pendleton, Station, Morris and Cottonwood Fires
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Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
The hills will be alive with music, if you will, as there will be a number of bands and local musicians performing in the Big Bear Valley over the Labor Day weekend. Starting Friday evening, the Village Business Association hosts their second-to-last Friday Night in the Village event, which runs from 5 to 8pm and includes three different acts along Pine Knot Avenue and Village … [Read more...] about Music in the Mountains: Concerts Come to Big Bear for the Labor Day Weekend
Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
We can expect more drift smoke in our area today (September 1), given the number of wildfires in southern California. Though there are no fires in our immediate area, the Oak Glen Fire continues to burn, at now roughly 1,100 acres, though has not resulted in a closure of Highway 38; there is also now the Pendleton Fire, which started in the Yucaipa area yesterday afternoon. The … [Read more...] about Southern California Wildfires Bring Drift Smoke to Big Bear Valley, Prompt Increased Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest
Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Due to the hot, dry weather and high fire activity in southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest will have increased fire restrictions, effective September 1 (tomorrow). Per Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, “We’re asking for the public’s help in protecting the forest from the threat of wildland fires during these harsh weather conditions. Our ultimate goal is … [Read more...] about Increased Fire Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest, Effective September 1; No Wood or Charcoal Fires on the Forest
Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert
As we enjoy comfortable summertime temperatures in the Big Bear Valley, areas below are experiencing an increase in high temperatures and lower humidity levels through Saturday prompting the rating for fire danger in the San Bernardino Mountains to “Very High”. According to John Miller, Public Information Officer for the U.S. Forest Service, a National Fire Rating Danger … [Read more...] about Dry Temperatures Keep Forest Service On Alert