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WED SEP 17, 2025, 12:35 PM
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)
NOTES:
CFIRE-CAR FIRE MAPLE LN / HIGHWAY 38
WEATHER AT INCIDENT LOCATION: 72 DEGREES WITH 34% HUMIDITY. WINDS ENE AT 9 MPH. PRECIP: NONE
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SCM ALERT🚨
1 hour(s) ago

[UPDATE]
VEGETATION FIRE in BIG BEAR CITY
Big Bear Fire On Scene Of A Small Spot Fire. Can Handle. Cancelling The Remainder Of The Response.
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
1 hour(s) ago

[UPDATE]
VEGETATION FIRE in BIG BEAR CITY
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.
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
1 hour(s) ago

[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
FGL /SMALL VEGETATION FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY - E SHERWOOD BLVD BIG BEAR CITY
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
2 hour(s) ago

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FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT TONIGHT THROUGH TOMORROW NIGHT
More Info: [Click Here]

McToddy
2 hour(s) ago

Razz -- nothing wrong with having a bigger cake -- it's just more to go around!! Happy B-Day!

SCM ALERT🚨
2 hour(s) ago

[CHP DISPATCH] BIG BEAR - VEHICLE FIRE MAPLE LN / HIGHWAY 38
UPDATES: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
2 hour(s) ago

[INCIDENT DISPATCH]
FV /VEHICLE FIRE IN BIG BEAR CITY - E BIG BEAR BLVD & S MAPLE LN BIG BEAR CITY
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
4 hour(s) ago

CALTRANS UPDATE:
SBCO: Heads up mountain commuters🚗this week crews will be working near NB Rte 18 between Stanfield Cutoff and Division Dr. for CMS sign and safety upgrades.⚠️1 of 2 lanes will remain open to accommodate traffic. Plan your trip to avoid delays. [Click Here] #caltrans [Click Here]
September 17, 2025 at 10:19AM

Airport Razz
7 hour(s) ago

Thanks for the B-day greets. Have to say, way to many candles. Not enough cake. 🎂. Had to have fire extinguisher close by just in case 🤣🤣🤣

SCM ALERT🚨
9 hour(s) ago

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The Big Bear Mountain Resorts Job fair is this Saturday, 9/20, from 8am to 12pm at the BBMR Employee Center, 41922 Fox Farm Rd, Big Bear Lake. Spend winter on the slopes at Southern Californias home for alpine good times. Work in a fun, fast-paced environment with competitive pay, season passes for employees, dependents, and much more!
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Benny ⭐
18 hour(s) ago

MountainKitten, that is up at the top of San G though, if at all. A tropical system, so it's pretty warm... If nothing else should be some decent rain!

Metcalf Man
20 hour(s) ago

Happy Birthday Razz.

[AOF]Doolittle
21 hour(s) ago

Should I bring my floaties,the ones with Micky and Minnie.

MountainKitten
22 hour(s) ago

First dusting of the season possible this weekend?! Time to open up the pool! ❄️

SCM ALERT🚨
22 hour(s) ago

@BigBearSheriff:
Big Bear Deputies Stop Burglary in Progress and Arrest Suspect [Click Here]

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