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20/02/2023
Lake Arrowhead, Grass Valley area, Prescribed Burn Today
2/20/23 - The San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF) Mountaintop Ranger District will be conducting pile-burning operations today weather and environmental conditions allowed. Operations will begin around 9:00am and continue until approximately 5:00pm. There is a plan to burn approximately 10 to 15 acres. This will be occurring in the Grass Valley area on the west side of Lake Arrowhead. Residents and visitors will see flames and smoke visible throughout the day and evening. Firefighters will be monitoring the area until all piles are extinguished.
Prescribed fire plays an important role in forest health and in reducing extreme wildfires and their negative impact. These fires also help reduce heavy fuel loads while simultaneously opening the conifer forest structure and maintaining the health of meadow habitats. Fire is also used to enhance native plant communities and cultural landscapes and improve wildlife habitats. Another goal is to provide defensible space for communities and developed areas within and surrounding the SBNF. With all fire comes smoke, and the U.S. Forest Service work to mitigate smoke impacts from prescribed fires on the communities in the area.
20/02/2023
Clear
Update: Both lanes temporarily stopped for vehicle recovery.
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They are currently alternating traffic, expect delays.
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Hwy 138 Crestline Bridge area, Traffic Collision one vehicle on its side. Lanes blocked.
20/02/2023
⚠️ Winter ❄️ Storm ❄️ Watch ⚠️
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
330 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2023
San Bernardino County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, and Wrightwood 330 AM PST Mon Feb 20 2023
..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Winds could gust as high as 75 mph with dangerous wind chills.
* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected through Wednesday. The greater potential for heavier snowfall is on Thursday and Friday.
19/02/2023
Ummm… click on each picture. We’re hoping everyone is paying attention and tracking this coming weeks weather. Better to be as prepared as we can be. Yes! You’ll need chains.
19/02/2023
Clear
Hwy 38, mm 23:00, Solo overturned vehicle, blocking downbound lanes, partially blocking upbound, parties out of vehicle. Please use caution ⚠️ in the area.
19/02/2023
Clear
Hwy 18/Upper Waterman Canyon Rd, reported disabled vehicle in upbound lanes. Please use caution ⚠️ in the area.
18/02/2023
Clear
Update: Reported the vehicle rolled multiple times and landed on its wheels.
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2 patients with minor lacerations.
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Hwy 18, Near Rim High School, solo vehicle traffic collision reported, rolled, landed on roof, all occupants out of vehicle. Lanes reportedly blocked. Units enroute. Please use caution ⚠️ in the area.
18/02/2023
Update: Angelus Oaks 2/18/23 - The SBNF Front Country Ranger District will be continuing a prescribed pile burn today from 09:00 am to 5:00 pm weather and environmental conditions allowed.
Angelus Oaks-San Bernardino National Forest conducted Prescribed Burn operations yesterday (02/17/23) there may still be smoke and flames visible today.
16/02/2023
Update: Children and bus driver are fine, bus has continued on its route. One patient in the Tesla was transported.
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Hwy 18/Pine just below Pine in Rim Forest, Traffic Collision.
School Bus vs Tesla, no injuries reported at this time.
Lanes are blocked both directions. Please use alternate route.
VP Fire Photography
16/02/2023
Roadway Clear
Vehicle fire extinguished-138/Old Mill, Crestline-Reported vehicle fire, units enroute. Please use caution ⚠️ in the area.
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Update: 10:18 am Roadway Clear
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9:00 am CHP with assistance from USFS alternating traffic lanes for vehicles to get through.
8:33 am Fire is out no vegetation was involved. Desert Valley Tow enroute.
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8:30 am Lanes blocked
16/02/2023
SBSD-HEADQUARTERS:UPDATE: Big Bear Suspect Identified as Brazilian National
DATE/TIME: January 30, 2023 / 1:37 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 245 (C) - Assault w/Deadly Weapon on a Peace Officer and Lethal Force Encounter (LFE)
LOCATION: Maple Hill Trails, Sugarloaf
SUSPECT(S): Female Adult (deceased), 30-years-old, Resident of Sugarloaf / Name Withheld Pending Next of Kin Notification
VICTIM(S): Confidential
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February 16, 2023: Next of kin notification has been made and the suspect in this case is identified as Gleise Firmiano, a 30-year-old Brazilian National. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available for release at this time.
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SUMMARY:
On Monday, January 30, 2023, at 1:37 a.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to a domestic disturbance in the 800 block of South Spruce Lane, in Sugarloaf. When deputies arrived, they learned the female suspect left the home in a vehicle, with a firearm, before deputies arrived.
During an area check, deputies located the unoccupied vehicle parked at the Maple Hill Trails. Deputies continued their search into the trails and found the suspect with the handgun. A lethal force encounter occurred, and the suspect was struck by gunfire. Life saving measures were immediately administered by the deputies. Medical aid responded and, despite life saving measures, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division also responded and assumed the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective B. Chandler
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR # 062300082 / H #2023-015
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700
16/02/2023
15/02/2023
From Caltrans District 8:
⚠️ SBDCO: SR-330 both directions, our Dry Creek Maintenance crew is conducting two 15-minute full closure holds from Live Oak Drive to PM 40. They will be done in two stages to allow for minimal traffic impact. We appreciate your patience.
“⚠️ SBDCO: SR-330 both directions, our Dry Creek Maintenance crew is conducting two 15-minute full closure holds from Live Oak Drive to PM 40. They will be done in two stages to allow for minimal traffic impact. We appreciate your patience.”
15/02/2023
Update: 12:14 pm LIFTED, all chain restrictions lifted.
R2 Chain Restrictions Wednesday 02/15/23
R2:Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
15/02/2023
!!!!!MAIN THREAD!!!!! 2/14/23
6:37 pm Clear-Hwy 38, mm 53:10, Solo vehicle went approximately ten feet off roadway, units enroute. *****
6:20 pm Clear-Hwy 38, mm 30.50, vehicle vs hillside, partially blocking upbound lane.
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5:44 pm Clear-Hwy 189/Blue Jay Cutoff, multiple vehicles stuck/sliding. 189 is CLOSED use alternate route. (Update: OPEN with chain restrictions)
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5:43 pm Hwy 189 CLOSED!!! (Update:OPEN with chain restrictions)Between Lake Gregory Dr and Hwy 173)
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5:26 pm Running Springs, Live Oak is CLOSED! *****
5:18 pm Clear-Hwy 18, Rim HS, traffic collision reported. *****
5:12 pm Clear-Hwy 189 East of Lake Gregory Dr, multiple vehicles spun out and stuck due to icy conditions.
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4:50 pm Clear-Hwy 330, mm 41.00, vehicle on its side blocking lanes.
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4:48 pm Extreme icy road conditions! Manned Chain Controls are setup in some areas!
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4:40 pm Additional Chain Restriction areas, please see Chain Restriction post from earlier today.
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4:32 pm Clear-Hwy 18/330 vehicle vs rockslide
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4:22 pm Clear-Hwy 18/Upper Waterman Canyon vehicle vs guardrail, parts and debris blocking lanes, downbound lanes.
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4:15 pm Clear-Hwy 18/Red Rock Wall, traffic collision reported. Updated 4:50 pm, 4 collisions in this area.
14/02/2023
Clear
Hwy 18/Upper Waterman Cyn Rd, Crestline side
Vehicle vs Rock, lanes blocked downbound
14/02/2023
Clear
Hwy 18/Big Bear Dam, 2 vehicle collision, no injuries reported, tow requested. Please use caution ⚠️ in the area.
14/02/2023
Clear
Hwy 18, Arctic Circle
Large rocks blocking upbound lane/s.
14/02/2023
R2 Chain Restrictions in place, some manned Chain CONTROL!!!!
Tuesday 02/14/23
Hwy 189 Lake Gregory Dr to Hwy 173
Hwy 18 Arrowhead Highland Summit (Villas) thru to Running Springs
Hwy 330 Upper Passing Lane thru to Running Springs
Hwy 18 Running Springs thru Big Bear City
Hwy 38 Fawnskin Side
Hwy 38 1 mile East of Forest Falls thru to Erwin Lake
R2:Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
13/02/2023
Winter Storm and High Wind Warnings…
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1242 PM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, and Pine Valley 1242 PM PST Mon Feb 13 2023
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST TUESDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 4000 FEET...
* WHAT...Total snowfall of 1 to 4 inches at elevations above 4,000 feet. A dusting of snow is possble between 3,000 and 4,000 feet mainly late Tuesday morning and afternoon. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph in conjunction with snowfall will lead to very hazardous travel conditions.
* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County Mountains.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
13/02/2023
Update: Chain Restrictions LIFTED
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Hwy 38 CHAIN RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE
Snow and icy conditions from above Angelus Oaks (Heartbar Campground) to Erwin Lake area. A couple traffic collisions, people putting chains on in roadways. Use caution ⚠️ in the area.
13/02/2023
Monday Morning Commute may be affected…
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
107 PM PST Sun Feb 12 2023
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood,
and Idyllwild-Pine Cove 107 PM PST Sun Feb 12 2023
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains and Riverside County Mountains.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
12/02/2023
Update: 5x5 foot spot, fire out.
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ME 228 on scene, small spot, they can handle solo, cancel other units.
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Running Springs area-Small brush fire on 1N09, approx 100 yards, mostly put out with fire extinguisher, started up again, units enroute.
11/02/2023
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
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Route 5 + 6 no longer service the Greyhound Bus Station in San Bernardino.
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This is for the safety of our riders and drivers.
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Update: Children and bus driver are fine, bus has continued on its route. One patient in the Tesla was transported. ***** Hwy 18/Pine just below Pine in Rim Forest, Traffic Collision. School Bus vs Tesla, no injuries reported at this time. Lanes are blocked both directions. Please use alternate route. VP Fire Photography
Clear Update: 4 vehicles involved in the collision. Non injury. Lake Arrowhead Kuffel Canyon/173 Multi vehicle traffic collision. Unknown injury at this time. Blocking lanes. Use caution in the area. Thanks to VP Fire Photography for providing us with video.
Clear Traffic Collision reported, Hwy 18 near Lower Waterman Canyon, Upbound lanes, units are enroute. Update: approximately 1 mile above Lower Waterman Canyon Road. One immediate patient, 1 delayed patient, head on collision, 3 vehicles involved. Changed from 1 immediate patient to two delayed patients. Upbound traffic is stopped, Unknown duration. Downbound lanes shut down temporarily for ambulance to transport patients. 11:06 pm Lanes should be reopened soon. 11:12 pm Downbound lanes reopened. Upbound completely stopped, traffic backed up over a mile. Use Waterman Canyon if coming upbound. 11:15 pm Require 3 tow trucks. 2 are making their way through traffic now.
Lake Arrowhead, large tree and debri in roadway, Burnt Mill and Cottage Grove.
Here’s some video of the beautiful rain we had today with a little hail mixed in. We experienced quite a bit of thunder throughout the area and multiple lightning notifications. Thank you to VP Fire Photography for sharing your footage with us!
At 7:21 pm Friday October 7, 2022 a call went to 911 of a solo vehicle crash, landing on its roof. A truck with five occupants was traveling in the downbound lane on Hwy 138 from Crest Forest Drive when for unknown reasons the driver crossed the double yellow lines, went up the mountain side and came to a crashing halt on its roof. Driver was not intoxicated. One of the five occupants has a minor injury. Accident is under investigation by CHP.
Update: Fire is out. Multiple engines have been released. Remaining are in mop up mode. Bulk of fire knocked down at one unit, checking for extension. Reported Commercial Structure Fire 180 Grass Valley Rd, Lake Arrowhead. Townhomes/Condos. Thank you VP Fire Photography
Short video of #LaneFire retardant and water drops from earlier today. Fire off 1N09 and 330. First Responders reacted quickly and have kept the fire last mapped at 2 acres. They will remain on scene for a while extinguishing any remaining hot spots. Video provided by @VP Fire Photography
Here’s some great retardant and water drop video courtesy of VP Fire Photography of #manzanitafire Off of Hwy 330 today S/W of Running Springs. The fire is currently mapped at 27 acres, slow rate of spread, still saying 0% containment, crews will remain on scene throughout the evening.
At 11:18 pm Thursday night 9/22/22 a passerby called 911 to report a small fire starting on Hwy 18, downbound near mm 9.79, on the shoulder with a vehicle next to it. VP Fire Photography happened to be at the bottom of 18 near 40th uploading video from a completely different incident to a broadcast news station when we heard the call over scanner radio. He quickly got to the scene and discovered a small bottle on fire. The reported vehicle was gone. The bottle appeared to be the size and shape of a rubbing alcohol bottle with an unknown liquid burning. VP stayed on scene making sure the flames didn’t get into the vegetation, waiting for First Responders to arrive. With his experience as a previous USFS fire fighter, it was determined with calls to 911, for safety, to wait for ME25 to arrive on scene and determine what was in the bottle while keeping an eye on the vegetation. Once ME25 with San Bernardino County Fire from Crestline arrived, they extinguished the bottle fire and could see an egg and what appeared to be a lime or lemon inside the bottle. It was not determined exactly what the liquid was, the fire was small and extinguished. We’re writing this to encourage “See Something, Say Something “ by calling 911. Watch mile markers while driving, try to get descriptions of people and/or vehicles. The vegetation towards the bottom of 18 is much dryer than up here currently. We are expecting rising temperatures which could lead to more vegetation drying out. Please be on the lookout for any suspicious activity or signs of fire.
Update: 9:23 pm Forest Shade Roadway Clear, use caution driving through there as they’ve done a lot of cleanup but may be a bit slick still. All occupants and two puppers got out shaken, but are safe. This was the scene on Forest Shade in Crestline. Thank you VP Fire Photography for this video.
VP Fire Photography on scene at #RadfordFire
Update: 4:53pm Multiple water drops and hand crews are hiking down. Everything is going very well. A few tree fires have been reported in the same area. Requesting helicopter water drops. Small veg fire, units on scene can handle, cancel balance. Updated location is 23xx block of Deep Creek Dr. Running Springs: Lightning snag approximately 1 mile east of Heaps Peak, units enroute.
10:05 pm ROADWAY OPEN! This incident is closed. 9:45 pm possibly another 30-60 minutes for 138 closure, both directions. Continue to use alternate routes. 7pm Hwy 138 closed from Pilot Rock to Old Mill for approx 2 more hours. Fire knocked down and crews mopping up! 138 remains closed. Fire getting knocked down! Update: 138 CLOSED in both directions. Confirmed vegetation fire 🔥 Hwy 138 approximately 2 acres about 2 miles above Pilot Rock. Please move out of the way for first responders! Thank you VP Fire Photography for being on scene with us!!!
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