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
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Tim Wood and Running Springs Teen Receive National Forest Service Awards
Three of this year’s prestigious national awards for volunteerism in the Forest Service went to individuals serving the Pacific Southwest Region and, of those, two are awardees from the San Bernardino National Forest. Within our local forest area, there are over 1,500 volunteers and, of those, 13-year-old Jeff Gumpertz of Running Springs has volunteered for over a year with the … [Read more...] about Tim Wood and Running Springs Teen Receive National Forest Service Awards
Today’s Fire Danger Is “Moderate,” Though Increased Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest Remain in Place
Though yesterday was a Red Flag Warning day in Big Bear, as issued by the National Weather Service and indicating critical fire conditions, fire officials with the San Bernardino National Forest have determined that today’s conditions warrant a “moderate” on the fire danger scale. Still, increased fire restrictions on the forest, which took effect last Friday, remain in place. … [Read more...] about Today’s Fire Danger Is “Moderate,” Though Increased Restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest Remain in Place
Be Fire Safe on the Forest: Restrictions Upgraded for San Bernardino National Forest, Effective Friday
Given moderate to severe drought conditions, hot weather and lower fuel moisture, officials of the San Bernardino National Forest are increasing fire restrictions, effective this Friday, July 31. Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and dryer. Most wildfires on the San Bernardino … [Read more...] about Be Fire Safe on the Forest: Restrictions Upgraded for San Bernardino National Forest, Effective Friday
Visitors to the San Bernardino National Forest Are Reminded to Be Fire-Safe; No Personal Fireworks Permitted on Forest or in Big Bear Valley
The Independence Day holiday marks one of the biggest recreation weekends of the year on the San Bernardino National Forest, and visitors are reminded to be fire-safe. Possession and use of fireworks on the national forest is prohibited, and campfires are only permitted at developed sites in designated fire rings in campgrounds, picnic grounds and at yellow post sites; outside … [Read more...] about Visitors to the San Bernardino National Forest Are Reminded to Be Fire-Safe; No Personal Fireworks Permitted on Forest or in Big Bear Valley