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INCIDENTS FOR:  WED SEP 17
    

    
           

WED SEP 17, 2025, 9:35 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

SMOKE CHECK
LAKE ARROWHEAD
LAKE ARROWHEAD
CABDF-12909
NEW


UNITS RESPONDING: USFS (BDF)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: US FOREST SERVICE
NOTES:
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 62 DEGREES WITH 70% HUMIDITY. WINDS SSW AT 3 MPH. PRECIP: NONE

DISPOSITION:
SCMALERT SCMSTT: ENGINE 312, MEDIC ENGINE 91 IS ON SCENE, ILLEGAL CAMPFIRE, FIRE IS NOW OUT. YOU CAN CANCEL YOUR RESPONSE. CANCEL YOUR RESPONSE. COPY, RETURNING TO QUARTERS.


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 7:24 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

CO2 ALARM
BIG BEAR CITY
GONZALEZ GARAGE / W FAIRWAY BLVD BIG BEA
CO CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN BIG BEAR CITY - GONZALEZ GARAGE W FAIRWAY BLVD BIG BEAR CITY

UNITS RESPONDING: 282 (BIG BEAR FIRE AUTHORITY)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: BIG BEAR FIRE
NOTES:
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM (DISPATCH STAMP: WED 17 SEP 2025 19:21:49 )


   





WED SEP 17, 2025, 7:11 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

VEGETATION FIRE
LUCERNE VALLEY
LUCERNE VALLEY
CACDD-12907
NEW - CALIFORNIA DESERT DISTRICT


UNITS RESPONDING: USFS (BDF)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: US FOREST SERVICE
NOTES:
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 77 DEGREES WITH 69% HUMIDITY. WINDS WSW AT 4 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 6:26 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

VEGETATION FIRE
LUCERNE VALLEY
LUCERNE VALLEY
CACDD-12903
VEG/JC/83A - CALIFORNIA DESERT DISTRICT


UNITS RESPONDING: BDF FEDCOM BDC ME 8 (BDF)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: US FOREST SERVICE US FOREST SERVICE
NOTES:
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 79 DEGREES WITH 60% HUMIDITY. WINDS W AT 5 MPH. PRECIP: NONE

DISPOSITION:
SCM STT: WE ARE ON SCENE AT 36274 SUTTER. RESIDENCE IS USING A BURN BARREL. CONFIRMING THE PALOMAR TRAIL. RESIDENCE IS ALSO CURRENTLY USING A BURN BARREL.


   





WED SEP 17, 2025, 4:58 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

SICK PERSON
SUGARLOAF
SANTA BARBARA AVE SUGARLOAF
SICK SICK PERSON IN SUGARLOAF - SANTA BARBARA AVE SUGARLOAF

UNITS RESPONDING: 282 283 (BIG BEAR FIRE AUTHORITY)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: BIG BEAR FIRE
NOTES:
(DISPATCH STAMP: WED 17 SEP 2025 16:54:43 )


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 4:41 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

VEGETATION FIRE
IDYLLWILD-PINE COVE
IDYLLWILD-PINE COVE
CABDF-12894


UNITS RESPONDING: USFS (BDF)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: US FOREST SERVICE
NOTES:
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 79 DEGREES WITH 64% HUMIDITY. WINDS WNW AT 9 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   





WED SEP 17, 2025, 4:20 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

TRAFFIC HAZARD
BIG BEAR
HIGHWAY 18 at BALDWIN LAKE RD
4:17PM [3] IN LANES

UNITS RESPONDING: CHP (CHP)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
NOTES:
TRAFFIC HAZARD-TRAFFIC HAZARD HIGHWAY 18 / BALDWIN LAKE RD
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 72 DEGREES WITH 37% HUMIDITY. WINDS E AT 4 MPH. PRECIP: NONE

DISPOSITION:
TRAFFIC HAZARD IN LANES HIGHWAY 18 AT BALDWIN LAKE ROAD


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 2:40 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

ACCIDENT NO INJURIES
BIG BEAR
MAPLE LN at MAPLE RIDGE DR
2:41PM [15] [NOTIFICATION] [CHP]-PROBLEM CHANGED FROM 1182-TRFC COLLISION-NO INJURY TO 20002-HIT AND RUN NO INJURIES BY CHP [SHARED]
2:38PM [3] SILVER GMC SUV VS RED JEEP - BLOCKING ROADWAY


UNITS RESPONDING: CHP (CHP)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
NOTES:
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE COLLISION-NO INJURY MAPLE LANE / MAPLE RIDGE DR
**ALERT** ROADWAY POSSIBLY BLOCKED
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 72 DEGREES WITH 33% HUMIDITY. WINDS ENE AT 5 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 1:46 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

SMOKE CHECK
LAKE ARROWHEAD
LAKE ARROWHEAD
CABDF-12889
SC/YR/11X


UNITS RESPONDING: USFS (BDF)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: US FOREST SERVICE
NOTES:
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 77 DEGREES WITH 35% HUMIDITY. WINDS SSW AT 14 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   





WED SEP 17, 2025, 1:41 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

SMOKE CHECK
HESPERIA
HESPERIA
CABDF-12888
SC/AR/801


UNITS RESPONDING: USFS (BDF)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: US FOREST SERVICE
NOTES:
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 82 DEGREES WITH 34% HUMIDITY. WINDS S AT 19 MPH. PRECIP: NONE

DISPOSITION:
THIS IS A DEBRIS PILE BURNING NEXT TO A HOME IN HESPERIA CITY LIMITS. NO THREAT TO THE FOREST.


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 1:26 PM (UPDATED: 1:35 PM)
12 MONTHS AGO

VEGETATION FIRE
BIG BEAR CITY
E SHERWOOD BLVD BIG BEAR CITY
INCIDENT NAME: BFA ON SCENE OF SMALL VEG FIRE CAN HANDLE
FGL SMALL VEGETATION FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY - E SHERWOOD BLVD BIG BEAR CITY
WED 01:28PM FOREST SERVICE UNITS IN THE AREA OF REPORTED VEGETATION FIRE. REPORTING NO SMOKE SHOWING IN THE AREA. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING AT VARIOUS CAMERAS AS WE DO NOT HAVE ANY OBVIOUS SMOKE SHOWING EITHER. HOLD THE FOREST SERVICE RESPONSE.
WED 01:35PM BIG BEAR FIRE ON SCENE OF A SMALL SPOT FIRE. CAN HANDLE. CANCELLING THE REMAINDER OF THE RESPONSE.


UNITS RESPONDING: 282 (BIG BEAR FIRE AUTHORITY)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: BIG BEAR FIRE
NOTES:
(DISPATCH STAMP: WED 17 SEP 2025 13:22:20 )
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 72 DEGREES WITH 36% HUMIDITY. WINDS NE AT 9 MPH. PRECIP: NONE

DISPOSITION:
WED 01:35PM BIG BEAR FIRE ON SCENE OF A SMALL SPOT FIRE. CAN HANDLE. CANCELLING THE REMAINDER OF THE RESPONSE.

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WED SEP 17, 2025, 1:26 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

VEGETATION FIRE
BIG BEAR
BIG BEAR
INCIDENT NAME: BFA ON SCENE OF SMALL VEG FIRE CAN HANDLE
CABDF-12887
VEG/YR/16X


UNITS RESPONDING: USFS (BDF)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: US FOREST SERVICE
NOTES:
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 72 DEGREES WITH 36% HUMIDITY. WINDS NE AT 9 MPH. PRECIP: NONE

DISPOSITION:
WED 01:28PM USFS UNITS IN THE AREA OF REPORTED VEGETATION FIRE. REPORTING NO SMOKE SHOWING IN THE AREA. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING AT VARIOUS CAMERAS AS WE DO NOT HAVE ANY OBVIOUS SMOKE SHOWING EITHER. HOLD THE USFS RESPONSE.
WED 01:35PM BIG BEAR FIRE ON SCENE OF A SMALL SPOT FIRE. CAN HANDLE. CANCELLING THE REMAINDER OF THE RESPONSE.


   





WED SEP 17, 2025, 1:00 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
MENTONE
HIGHWAY 38 at WARD WAY
12:59PM [15] [NOTIFICATION] [CHP]-PROBLEM CHANGED FROM 1182-TRFC COLLISION-NO INJURY TO AMBULANCE ENROUTE COLLISION-AMBULANCE EN ROUTE BY CHP [SHARED]
12:58PM [14] A75-104M FIRE ON SCENE / CLOSER TO WARD WY [SHARED]
12:49PM [12] SHERIFF STARTING FIRE [SHARED]
12:49PM [11] TRANSFERRED F/ SHERIFF -PER DUP WHITE HOND CIV / BROWN TUNDRA / BOTH VEHICLES BLOCKING LANES -ADV'D ONE DRIVER WAS BLEEDING [SHARED]
12:34PM [9] [ROTATION REQUEST COMMENT] MESSAGE DELIVERED TO ROADRUNNER TOWING 909-797-7722
12:33PM [7] REQUEST TOW TRUCK REQUIRED ROTATION TOW
12:33PM [6] REPORTING PARTY UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE
12:32PM [5] BLOCKING EAST BOUND LANES
12:32PM [3] REPORTING PARTY IN WHITE TOYOTA CAM VS BLACK TOYOTA PICK-UP TRUCK


UNITS RESPONDING: CHP (CHP)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
NOTES:
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ENROUTE COLLISION-1141 EN ROUTE HIGHWAY 38 / WARD WAY
**ALERT** ROADWAY POSSIBLY BLOCKED
**CAUTION** FIRE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONDING TO THIS INCIDENT
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 90 DEGREES WITH 34% HUMIDITY. WINDS N/A AT 0 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

VEHICLE FIRE
BIG BEAR
BIG BEAR
CABDF-12886
VEH/YR/16X


UNITS RESPONDING: BDFE312 (BDF)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: US FOREST SERVICE
NOTES:
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 72 DEGREES WITH 36% HUMIDITY. WINDS E AT 9 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 12:35 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

VEHICLE FIRE
BIG BEAR
MAPLE LN at HIGHWAY 38
12:31PM [7] MALE DRIVER WAS TRYING TO OPEN THE HOOD BUT COULDNT
12:31PM [6] HEAVY SMOKE COMING FROM ENG AREA


UNITS RESPONDING: CHP (CHP)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
NOTES:
CFIRE-CAR FIRE MAPLE LN / HIGHWAY 38
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 72 DEGREES WITH 34% HUMIDITY. WINDS ENE AT 9 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   





WED SEP 17, 2025, 12:35 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

ACCIDENT NO INJURIES
MENTONE
2550 HIGHWAY 38
12:49PM [12] SHERIFF STARTING FIRE [SHARED]
12:49PM [11] TRANSFERRED F/ SHERIFF -PER DUP WHITE HOND CIV / BROWN TUNDRA / BOTH VEHICLES BLOCKING LANES -ADV'D ONE DRIVER WAS BLEEDING [SHARED]
12:34PM [9] [ROTATION REQUEST COMMENT] MESSAGE DELIVERED TO ROADRUNNER TOWING 909-797-7722
12:33PM [7] REQUEST TOW TRUCK REQUIRED ROTATION TOW
12:33PM [6] REPORTING PARTY UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE
12:32PM [5] BLOCKING EAST BOUND LANES
12:32PM [3] REPORTING PARTY IN WHITE TOYOTA CAM VS BLACK TOYOTA PICK-UP TRUCK


UNITS RESPONDING: CHP (CHP)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
NOTES:
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE COLLISION-NO INJURY 2550 HIGHWAY 38
**ALERT** ROADWAY POSSIBLY BLOCKED
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 90 DEGREES WITH 34% HUMIDITY. WINDS N/A AT 0 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 12:34 PM
12 MONTHS AGO

VEHICLE FIRE
BIG BEAR CITY
E BIG BEAR BLVD & S MAPLE LN BIG BEAR CI
FV VEHICLE FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY - E BIG BEAR BLVD & S MAPLE LANE BIG BEAR CITY

UNITS RESPONDING: 282 (BIG BEAR FIRE AUTHORITY)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: BIG BEAR FIRE
NOTES:
REPORTED VEHICLE ON FIRE (DISPATCH STAMP: WED 17 SEP 2025 12:32:27 )
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 72 DEGREES WITH 34% HUMIDITY. WINDS ENE AT 9 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 8:18 AM
12 MONTHS AGO

UNKNOWN MEDICAL AID
BIG BEAR LAKE
STATER BROS / BIG BEAR BLVD BIG BEAR LAK
UNKM UNKNOWN MEDICAL PROBLEM IN BIG BEAR LAKE - STATER BROS BIG BEAR BLVD BIG BEAR LAKE

UNITS RESPONDING: 281 (BIG BEAR FIRE AUTHORITY)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: BIG BEAR FIRE
NOTES:
(DISPATCH STAMP: WED 17 SEP 2025 08:16:01 )


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 8:00 AM
12 MONTHS AGO

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
LAKE ARROWHEAD
SR173 at EMERALD DR
9:07AM [17] A101-010 BOTH LANES OPEN MTN TAKING AS TRIPLE A BACK ON TOP FOR ROTATION
8:27AM [16] [ROTATION REQUEST COMMENT] MESSAGE DELIVERED TO MOUNTAIN AUTO 909-336-3222 FLATBED TOW [SHARED]
8:27AM [15] A101-010 REQUEST TOW TRUCK REQUIRED FLATBED TOW [SHARED]
8:18AM [14] A101-010 EAST BOUND LANE BLOCKED [SHARED]
7:57AM [9] FEMALE OUT OF THE VEHICLE , UNKNOWN IF SHE IS INVOLVED [SHARED]
7:57AM [7] [APPENDED, 07:57:34] [2] NEGATIVE TRAFFIC HAZARD
7:57AM [3] WHITE BMW SEDAN , HAS TRAFFIC COLLISION DAMAGE


UNITS RESPONDING: CHP (CHP)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
NOTES:
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT UNKNOWN CIRCUMSTANCES COLLISION-UNKN INJURY HIGHWAY 173 / EMERALD DR
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 67 DEGREES WITH 54% HUMIDITY. WINDS NE AT 3 MPH. PRECIP: NONE


   


WED SEP 17, 2025, 4:49 AM
12 MONTHS AGO

OVERDOSE
BIG BEAR LAKE
*(STAGE) / SWITZERLAND DR BIG BEAR LAKE
OD OVERDOSE IN BIG BEAR LAKE - *(STAGE) SWITZERLAND DR BIG BEAR LAKE
STAGE OUT OF AREA - AWAIT LAW ENFORCEMENT


UNITS RESPONDING: 281 (BIG BEAR FIRE AUTHORITY)
AGENCIES RESPONDING: BIG BEAR FIRE
NOTES:
(DISPATCH STAMP: WED 17 SEP 2025 00:24:25 )


   


20 Total Incidents




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SCM ALERT🚨
1 hour(s) ago
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Highway 38 at Greenway has reopened after being closed for several hours due to a fatal accident.

SCM ALERT🚨
1 hour(s) ago
@CHP Arrowhead:
State Route 38 at Greenway Drive is open.
August 31, 2026 at 04:12PM

BootsNBridles
1 hour(s) ago
Sadly we passed this fairly soon after it happened. It was in the area where they've been working. We wondered if it was a CalTrans worker that had been hit. Condolencrs to family and friends.

SCM ALERT🚨
2 hour(s) ago
[CHP DISPATCH] SAN BERNARDINO - REPORTED FIRE HIGHWAY 18 / OLD WATERMAN CANYON RD OFR
UPDATES: [Click Here]

Sugarloafjp
4 hour(s) ago
Thanks SCM for the birthday wishes

marshall
5 hour(s) ago
Its horrible to hear about the TC today. Especially when its a hit and run driver. Prayers to man that lost his life and everyone involved.

SCM ALERT🚨
7 hour(s) ago
[UPDATE]
FATAL HIT AND RUN in BIG BEAR
The Coroner Has Arrived At The Scene Of This Mornings Fatal Hit-and-run At Greenway And Big Bear Blvd. Highway 38 Remains Closed Between Greenway And Paradise. A Detour Is In Place.
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
9 hour(s) ago
CALTRANS UPDATE:
SBCO: All lanes closed both NB/SB directions on SR-330 in Running Springs near Old City Creek Rd. due to traffic incident. Unknown duration of reopening. Check [Click Here] for updates and to plan your route. #Caltrans8 [Click Here]
August 31, 2026 at 08:52AM

SCM ALERT🚨
9 hour(s) ago
CALTRANS UPDATE:
SBCO: All lanes closed both EB/WB directions on SR-38 in Big Bear between Greenway Dr. and Mt Double Dr. due to traffic incident. Unknown duration of reopening. Check [Click Here] for updates and to plan your route. #Caltrans8 [Click Here]
August 31, 2026 at 08:50AM

SCM ALERT🚨
10 hour(s) ago
[CHP DISPATCH] BIG BEAR - SIG ALERT HIGHWAY 38 / GREENWAY DR
UPDATES: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
10 hour(s) ago
[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
TRAFFIC PEDESTRIAN IN BIG BEAR CITY - BIG BEAR BLVD & GREENWAY SE BIG BEAR CITY
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
18 hour(s) ago
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
ArrowheadHunter
Sugarloafjp
Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

Doggie Daddy
20 hour(s) ago
Good grief! These frequent threats to cut off our power are a bit annoying. I guess I was right to gas up the portable generator and charge up all of the emergency back up devices today.

SCM ALERT🚨
21 hour(s) ago
As of 8:06 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026, SCE has indicated that it is likely to de-energize the primary transmission lines serving Big Bear Valley within the next four hours due to wind-driven fire conditions. These conditions are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, September 1.

If the lines are de-energized, BVES will have very limited capacity, and some or all customers may experience an extended outage. Customers should prepare now and continue monitoring BVES communications for updates.

SCM ALERT🚨
24 hour(s) ago
[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
FIRE TYPE UNKNOWN IN SUGARLOAF - ( HOUSES SOUTH ) / LOS ANGELES AVE SUGARLOAF
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