From the San Bernardino National Forest:
You may see smoke in the air in the Pine Cove area today

~15 acres of pile burning will start today on the San Jacinto RD in the area circled in red on the map attached

Ignitions begin at 1000, end at ~1700

Be safe out there!

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As of December 17, 2025 at 07:47AM

[CHP DISPATCH] SAN BERNARDINO - REPORTED FIRE HIGHWAY 330 N / HIGHLAND AVE
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Just a friendly reminder because of the of the pellet stove smoke call below. It's always good to get you flue cleaned and the cap on top taken off and blown out with compressed air. Near the end of fireplace season last spring I was getting some smoke out of the Lopi insert and had my flue relind 6 moths before. The new chimney cap was clogged. Hot Shot Chimney Sweeps cleaned it and did the full clearing. Fast and reasonable. I have an odd arrangement and had to rent a scissor lift from Twin Bear. So fare so good.

[UPDATE]
STRUCTURE FIRE in BIG BEAR LAKE
E281 On Scene. Pellet Stove In Residence Smoking. 281 Can Handle. Cancel The Response.
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[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
STRUCTURE FIRE IN BIG BEAR LAKE - BOW CANYON RD BIG BEAR LAKE CITY
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SMOKE CHECK Blue Jay False Alarm. Chimney Smoke.

@SBCOUNTYFIRE
Please see this message about prescribed burning this week in the Big Bear Valley area. [Click Here]
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From the San Bernardino National Forest:
You may see smoke in the air on the Mountaintop Ranger District this week. Prescribed burning is set to begin 12/18/25 in Polique Canyon. #StaySafe & watch for warning signs along the road & avoid these areas. Learn more: [Click Here] #SBNF #RxBurn [Click Here]
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As of December 16, 2025 at 09:40AM

IDK and Grams, My friend is up here in Big Bear. She needs daily help, cooking, lite cleaning and caring for 2 cats. Probably more than 1 person to share days? I will share any contact info with her to interview/vet.

Trail Rider, do you need part time or full time?
My suggestion is to check with local churches.

Hello TR - what is the city/area of your need?

Anyone here have any recommendations for a in home caregiver? Need references. I'm researching for a friend. I've already checked with Hospice. Any suggestions appreciated.

So happy Peaches was found HIB!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Badgerdawg
propertymanager
Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

@SBCOUNTYFIRE
@SBCSD_SED LUCERNE VALLEY (Final): The structure was cleared and fire crews entered the home. An adult victim was found deceased inside. Our condolences to the family. Fire investigators are on scene conducting their operations. Thank you @AVFPD for your assistance. [Click Here]
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