BIG BEAR, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> San Bernardino National Forest Fire crews are schedule to prescribed burn (under a controlled burn) in the Big Bear area in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Crews plan to treat up to 77 acres pile burn at Baldwin Lake near Big Bear Lake City, on the Mountaintop Ranger District beginning Friday morning, January 5, 2024, if the weather conditions are safe for a productive control fire burn. The weather reports are predicted to be cold with no tolight wind and expected limit smoke dispersion into the communities, but resident and visitors should be aware the smell and see smoke may be noticeable. Reducing dead and down woody debris will make the area safer for firefighters to work in the event of a wildfire. Crews will remain on scene throughout the day and next day as the fire continues to smolder and show smoke before mopping up.
Smoke and flames may be visible from the Big Bear area and on Highway 18 throughout each day/night. Please don’t call 911 to report smoke or flames in this area only. Firefighter are on scene working. Thank you.
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