One fully involved unit, another slightly damaged

 


  

Photo courtesy of Mountain Reporter Malia Dietz

 

 

Triplex Fire on Beaver Lane

 

December 7, 2020___

Upon arrival at 5:30 P.M. Friday, December 4, 2020 on Beaver Lane in Big Bear Lake,  Firefighters of the Big Bear Fire Department, observed a two-story triplex with one unit well involved in flames.

All occupants of the triplex had been evacuated prior to arrival of the fire crews.  The firefighting units commenced fire suppression activity with complete knock-down obtained within approximately 20-30 minutes. 

A majority of the damage was impacted to a single unit, with a second unit’s damage limited to the common wall. 

Battalion Chief Luke Wagner was on-scene and in command of the response by Big Bear Fire Department.  The SBC Sheriff Deputies of the Big Bear Station were on scene providing assistance. 

The cause of the Friday evening blaze is under investigation by Big Bear Fire Department. 

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