Most of the recreation sites on the San Bernardino National Forest will be open to visitors for the Memorial Day weekend; this includes the wildfire damaged portions of the Pacific Crest Trail and Hanna Flat Campground, which has been reconstructed since suffering damage in the 2007 Butler #2 Fire. Says Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade Evans, “Once again, we look forward to summer … [Read more...] about Hanna Flat Campground Re-opens for Memorial Day Weekend; Visitors Reminded to Be Fire-Safe While on the San Bernardino National Forest
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San Bernardino National Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich to Retire; District Ranger Kurt Winchester to Be Promoted
The San Bernardino National Forest’s Fire and Aviation Management Chief Mike Dietrich will, after 33 years of government service, be retiring as of April 3. During his time as the forest’s fire chief, Dietrich helped develop the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce, which is now a nationally recognized multi-level government and private partnership since its formation in 2002 as a … [Read more...] about San Bernardino National Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich to Retire; District Ranger Kurt Winchester to Be Promoted
Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Crews in Barton Flats Area Today
Hazardous fuels pile burning continues on the San Bernardino National Forest, as part of the agency’s ongoing effort to reduce the risk of wildfire to the mountain communities. Firefighting crews from the Forest Service burned about 40 piles in the Barton Flats area off Highway 38 yesterday. Crews will be on scene again today, so if smoke is visible to the south and/or eastern … [Read more...] about Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Crews in Barton Flats Area Today
Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Smoke May Be Visible
Smoke may again be visible today (Thursday), as U.S. Forest Service crews continue with hazardous fuels pile burns in the Angelus Oaks area, off Highway 38, on the San Bernardino National Forest. Per Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich, “Burning slash piles is part of our overall operations to reduce the risk of wildfires potentially spreading into communities. Our standard … [Read more...] about Hazardous Fuels Pile Burns Continue on San Bernardino National Forest; Smoke May Be Visible
Smoke May Be Visible as Pile Burns Continue on National Forest
Smoke may again be visible today, as U.S. Forest Service crews continue with hazardous fuels pile burns in the Barton Flats area, off Highway 38 near Angelus Oaks on the San Bernardino National Forest. Per Forest Fire Chief Mike Dietrich, “Burning slash piles is part of our overall operations to reduce the risk of wildfires potentially spreading into communities. Our standard … [Read more...] about Smoke May Be Visible as Pile Burns Continue on National Forest