Vegetation fire reported near Onyx Peak in Barton Flats area
A dispatch log entry shows a fire call west of Onyx Peak on June 24, but containment status and public safety guidance have not yet been confirmed.
By Big Bear News1 min read
A vegetation fire was reported west of Onyx Peak near an unnamed road in the Barton Flats area on June 24, 2026, according to a Big Bear Lake Fire Department 911 dispatch log. The Barton Flats area sits within the San Bernardino National Forest, a stretch of mountain terrain popular with campers and hikers throughout the summer season.
Details beyond the initial dispatch call — including the fire's size, rate of spread, and whether any evacuation warnings or orders are in effect — could not be confirmed at the time of publication. Big Bear News has reached out to the Big Bear Lake Fire Department and the San Bernardino National Forest for situational updates.
Residents and visitors near Barton Flats should monitor official channels for the latest information. Updates from San Bernardino National Forest can be found at fs.usda.gov or by calling the Big Bear Ranger District. For active emergency alerts in San Bernardino County, check readysbc.org.
Sources (1)
- 1.Big Bear Lake Fire Department 911 Dispatch Log
Event: FG /Vegetation Fire Info: HWY W OF ONYX PK / - UNNAMED RD Barton Flats
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