Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - A fire in the Silverwood Lake and Hesperia Area, named the Lake Fire, began on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4:29pm. This fire does not pose a threat to Big Bear. A shift in the winds late Sunday afternoon has resulted in smoke now visible in the Big Bear Valley. The Lake Fire has burned approximately 485 acres with 0% containment at … [Read more...] about Smoke Visible in Big Bear from the Lake Fire in Silverwood/Hesperia
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Chirp Nature Center’s “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” on July 12th
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - The second “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” hosted by Chirp Nature Center is coming up on July 12, 2025 in Big Bear Lake. The event is a day-long nature festival like no other located high in the San Bernardino National Forest. Activities include bird walks, live animal presentations, kids crafts, guest speakers and book signings, … [Read more...] about Chirp Nature Center’s “Wings & Wild Things Nature Festival” on July 12th
On-Call Fire Fighters Wanted!
Big Bear News - San Bernardino, CA - The USDA, United States Department of Agriculture, National Forest Service is hiring! The Tahquitz Hand Crew is recruiting highly motivated candidates who are interested in gaining fire fighter experience. Work is typically based on fire activity nationwide and resource availability on the local forest work is not … [Read more...] about On-Call Fire Fighters Wanted!
Final Line Fire Update: Monday, October 14, 2024
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - This will be the final update on the Line Fire. The Line Fire remains at 43,978 acres and now 97% contained with 510 fire personnel. All evacuation warnings or orders have been lifted for all communities in or around the Line Fire. Highway 330 remains closed from Highland Avenue to Highway 18 as CalTrans performs repairs to the road and … [Read more...] about Final Line Fire Update: Monday, October 14, 2024
Line Fire Update: Saturday, October 12th
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The Line Fire is at 43,978 acres and 94% containment with 475 fire personnel. All evacuation warnings or orders have been lifted for all communities in or around the Line Fire. Highway 330 remains closed from Highland Avenue to Highway 18 as CalTrans performs repairs to the road and guardrails. Contingency lines around the Line Fire have been … [Read more...] about Line Fire Update: Saturday, October 12th