Scheduled for Friday

 

San Bernardino National Forest Fire Crews are planning for more prescribed burning activities in the Big Bear Lake area later this week. Up to 20 acres on Forest Service land will be targeted on Friday, March 25th, in the vicinity of Club View Drive and Willow Avenue of the Moonridge neighborhood. The area, including the Bristlecone and Fern trails, will remain open to visitors, who are advised that smoke will be present.

Areas treated with fire will continue to smolder throughout the weekend. Fire Crews will be on scene daily to monitor and patrol. Rain and/or snow forecasted for Monday March 28th, will help crews mop up.

Prescribed burning brings numerous benefits to the area. Not only does fire have a natural role in the ecosystem, reducing fuels near communities creates a safer space for firefighters to work in the event of an approaching wildfire. Close to 350 acres of prescribed burning has been accomplished this past Winter near communities and fire stations. More acres, including around Big Bear Lake, will be treated in Spring as weather conditions and staffing allow. 

 

 

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