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Big Bear Fire Department, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest Service knocked down a residential blaze at 1209 Aspen Drive in under 20 minutes on Saturday afternoon, saving neighboring homes from a fire that had already jumped into surrounding vegetation.
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A single-occupant aircraft came down in a field at the east end of the runway Thursday evening, triggering a major emergency response and an NTSB investigation.
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A Riverside man working on State Highway 38 was struck and killed Monday, and the driver — a Big Bear Lake resident — was arrested at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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CHP is responding to a crash along the SR-138 corridor, with at least one lane reported open at the time of dispatch.
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Donald Parker faces voluntary manslaughter and hit-and-run charges after CHP says he drove through a construction zone cone pattern, struck and fatally injured Edgar Chavez, then fled the scene.
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A pickup truck drove through work zone cones on Monday morning and struck Edgar Chavez, 43, who later died — authorities say the suspected driver was taken into custody hours after the crash.
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CHP dispatch has logged an active fire call at the intersection as of September 5, 2026 — details on size, cause, and any protective actions are still being confirmed.
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SCE says it will probably cut electricity to Bear Valley lines by mid-afternoon Saturday due to dangerous wind-driven fire conditions.
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The California Highway Patrol has logged an unresolved traffic hazard on Highway 330 near milepost 33 in the Arrowhead area — drivers heading toward Big Bear should use caution.
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CHP dispatch logs show an active fire incident at the Palm Avenue and Baseline Street intersection as of September 4, 2026 — details on size, cause, and containment are not yet confirmed.
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CHP has logged a crash with unknown injuries at 28200 SR-189; the road was open at the time of the report.
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CHP has a unit en route to the intersection, which was reported open at the time of the log entry.
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Southern California Edison lifted the Public Safety Power Shutoff threat for the area Wednesday morning, signaling an end to the elevated fire-weather conditions that triggered the precautionary alert.
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CHP has dispatched a unit to the scene near mile marker 38 on the eastbound side; the road remains open.
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The Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a fire of unknown type at the Aspen Glen Picnic Area on Mill Creek Road; the fire's size, cause, and current status have not yet been confirmed.
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Elected leaders in Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake have each passed their respective spending plans for the Big Bear Fire Authority, leaving one final step before the budget takes effect.
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A Steen Skybolt experimental aircraft went down in a field east of Big Bear Airport on Thursday evening after its engine stalled on approach, leaving the sole occupant hospitalized with serious injuries.
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A single-engine aircraft went down in a field east of the airport Thursday evening, drawing numerous calls to the sheriff's dispatch center and prompting an active investigation.
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SCE is monitoring transmission lines serving Big Bear Valley Electric Service for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff driven by forecasted high winds and elevated wildfire risk.
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Emergency responders were dispatched to the airport grounds on East Mountain View Boulevard following a reported aircraft incident; details remain limited.
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The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council's curbside chipping program has a handful of deadlines left in 2026 — here's how to sign up and what to know before you pile your brush.
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A BMW and a cement-hauling big rig collided near Meridian Road on August 25, shutting down the highway for hours and prompting rescue helicopter responses for both drivers.
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NWS San Diego has issued a Heat Advisory through 8 PM Friday for lower-elevation mountain areas, warning of dangerous temperatures and elevated risk of heat illness.
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Big Bear Fire Department, CAL FIRE, and the U.S. Forest Service responded Saturday afternoon to a blaze that hit both a residence and surrounding vegetation.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department dispatch logged the call on August 22; fire size and containment status could not be confirmed.
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NWS San Diego is warning of temperatures up to 95°F in the San Bernardino County Mountains this weekend.
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Residents can help shape the county's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan — a document that could influence how mountain communities prepare for wildfires, winter storms, and road isolation.
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Officials have not yet released acreage, evacuation zone information, or a full containment figure — residents should monitor CAL FIRE for updates.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a motorhome or large vehicle fire; details remain limited pending an official incident report.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at the school; details on extent and injuries remain unconfirmed.
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Federal fire data shows an active wildfire in the area, but official details on containment and evacuations remain unconfirmed.
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NWS San Diego is warning of dangerous heat and potential heat illness risk through August 9.
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Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows no signs of foul play following an extensive search.
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Brian Schofield was last seen at Yellow Post Campsite #33 when his fiancée reported him missing just before 9 a.m.
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A dispatch log reports the crash on Aug. 5; injury status and road conditions have not been confirmed.
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The National Weather Service has issued a multi-day heat advisory for the San Bernardino County Mountains, warning of illness risk through August 8.
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Hikers and visitors to the popular waterfall area are urged to take caution.
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The district has posted an agenda packet for the session, which is open to the public.
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A local pair has been sentenced in connection with the death of a toddler — but key details about the case remain unconfirmed.
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A San Bernardino County judge sentenced a woman and her boyfriend to state prison following their guilty pleas in the 2023 death of 14-month-old Henry Brown.
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The case raises unresolved questions about why county child welfare workers and the Sheriff's Department failed to act on repeated warnings before Henry died in October 2023.
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Sheriff's officials say there is no indication of foul play; a print error in The Grizzly initially reversed that finding.
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San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene late Tuesday night; cause of death has not been confirmed.
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Fire crews were dispatched to Fir Lane and State Lane just before midnight — but key details remain unconfirmed.
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CAL FIRE is reporting the blaze in the Mountain Home area; containment status and cause have not been confirmed.
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CAL FIRE is tracking the incident; no containment figures or evacuation orders have been confirmed.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the intersection on July 27; details on victims remain unavailable.
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NWS San Diego warns of multi-day heat event with limited overnight relief — watch for signs of heat illness.
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Crews were dispatched to Sunset Lane on July 19; details on cause and containment are still pending.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to a residential blaze on July 18; key details remain unconfirmed.
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CHP and county fire responded to a traffic collision with injuries Sunday; full details are still being confirmed.
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A dispatch log entry is the only available information; the outcome of the incident has not been confirmed.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to Summit Boulevard on July 13 — details remain limited pending official reports.
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NWS San Diego has issued a multi-day watch covering the San Bernardino County Mountains, with highs expected in the 90s.
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Crews were called to the intersection Thursday evening; incident details are still being confirmed.
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A dispatch log entry shows a vegetation fire call on July 10 — but official details on containment and cause remain unconfirmed.
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A dispatch log shows the Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to an unknown-type fire at the dam on July 8 — but officials have not yet confirmed what happened.
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The Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District board voted at a special meeting to dissolve its joint powers agreement with San Bernardino County Fire, a move that could restore staffing at two local stations.
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An Ohio-based smoke bomb designer and two other firms have reached a settlement with the federal government over costs and damages from the blaze.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the incident the day after the July 4th holiday weekend.
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A dispatch record shows a wildland fire incident was reported in Big Bear Lake late July 4, but official details have not been confirmed.
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Big Bear Lake City Fire Department responded to an unknown-type fire event; details remain limited pending official comment.
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A small vegetation fire that broke out Tuesday morning west of the ski area was in mop-up by early afternoon.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department responded to the intersection on June 28; details remain limited.
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SCE has flagged two BVES transmission lines for a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff beginning June 26.
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Few details are available; Big Bear News is seeking more information from fire officials.
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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.
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Big Bear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to an unknown-type fire at the intersection on June 24; details are limited.
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The child's mother also pleaded guilty to lesser charges and faces 16 years in prison.
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Residents overflowed into the hallway and onto the sidewalk as the BBCCSD board took up the question of what comes next for local fire protection.
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Officer Caleb Nation spotted the struggling animal and brought it aboard his patrol boat on June 6.
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A brush fire was logged at the intersection of Locust Avenue and Rancho El Carton Road on May 21.
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The district has a special session on the calendar — but the agenda and reason for the meeting have not yet been confirmed.
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The board has scheduled a special session — agenda details have not yet been released.
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Details remain limited as investigators work the case — here's what is confirmed so far.
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A traffic crash with injuries was called in at Camp Rock Road and North Side Road on May 31.
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