Thursday
morning
Photos Courtesy of:
Big Bear Fire Department
Contained Within Minutes
January
20, 2022 9:03 A.M.
Big
Bear Lake, CA___ A structure fire was reported Thursday morning located in Big
Bear City, on East Barrett Way. Upon arrival of Big Bear Fire Crews
observed a multi-unit residence with smoke and flames showing from the
exterior. Fire Fighters immediately went into offensive fire attack mode and
successfully extinguished the fire within minutes. The occupants of the
residence self-evacuated prior to arrival of Big Bear Fire crews.
The
structure fire required all units from the Big Bear Fire Department to respond
with assistance from San Bernardino County Big Bear Station Sheriff Deputies.
Big Bear Fire Battalion Chief Brian Parham was on-scene and in-command of
the response.
Cause
of the fire is under investigation by Big Bear Fire Department.
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tips on fire safety visit our website at www.bigbearfire.org.
About Big Bear Fire Department:
Big Bear Fire Authority was formed
under a Joint Powers Agreement in 2012 combining Big Bear Lake Fire Protection
District and Big Bear City Fire Department, now commonly known as Big Bear Fire
Department. Since its inception, Big Bear Fire Department is committed to
providing Big Bear Valley with professional fire, medical and emergency
services “Protecting Lives and Property,” with timely response to fire and
medical emergencies.