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Fire response at Bear Bottom Lodge under investigation

Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to Summit Boulevard on July 13 — details remain limited pending official reports.

By Big Bear News1 min read1 source

The Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to Bear Bottom Lodge on Summit Boulevard in Big Bear Lake on July 13, 2026, in response to a reported fire of unknown type. No further details — including the extent of any damage, whether anyone was injured, or what caused the incident — could be confirmed at the time of publication.

Big Bear News has reached out to Big Bear Lake Fire Department for an official incident report and to Bear Bottom Lodge ownership for comment. This story will be updated as information becomes available.

Residents with firsthand information are encouraged to contact Big Bear News at news@bigbearnews.com (opens in a new tab).

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  1. 1.
    Big Bear Lake Fire Department 911 Dispatch Log
    Event: FU /Unknown Type Fire Info: BEAR BOTTOM LODGE / SUMMIT BLVD Big Bear Lake City
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