AIR OPERATIONS OVER THE SIERRA INCIDENT

CAL FIRE-BDU assisting USFS-SBNF on Tuesday evening September 24, 2013

Retirement Celebrations

You're CAL FIRE family will miss you both dearly! 

You've worked hard to get to this point,
ENJOY RETIREMENT !!!

CALFIRE Bagpipe Band

Letter of Appreciation 

The loss of San Bernardino County Sheriff Detective Jeremiah MacKay weighed heavy on many hearts here in this unit; as we work very closely with the City of Yucaipa where he was assigned. 

Some of CAL FIRE personnel in attendance on this saddening day.

Left-BC Steven Shaw / Center-DC Jeff Veik / Right-BC Jesse Estrada 

CAL FIRE out in the Community of Bishop, CA

John Incident

The John Fire started yesterday afternoon at Highway 395 in Inyo County.

Update as of 8:30am this morning is the fire is 2 miles south of Big Pine and is now 2,000 acres at 15% contained.

***Updates to follow***

CAL FIRE Suspends Burning Permits

CAL FIRE is suspending burning permits on ALL STATE RESPONSIBILITY LANDS WITHIN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. This is being done because of the extreme potential for wildland fire. The burn suspension was effective as of 6:00 A.M. this morning, July 1, 2011 in accordance with Section 4423.1 of the California Public Resources Code. The suspension is effective except in incorporated cities. Additionally, the use of campfires is restricted to campfire facilities located within established campgrounds that are open to the public.

Tim McClelland, CAL FIRE San Bernardino Unit Chief says "the large grass crop across the wildland areas of southern California have dried out and can be ignited very easily. By taking this step, we hope to reduce the accidental fire starts that can threaten life and property within San Bernardino County."

We have already witnessed active burning conditions on several wildland fires within San Bernardino County. The high desert area is currently experiencing extreme burning conditions. Homeowner's responsibility is the key to fire safety. Following the law and having their 100 feet of defensible space (or to the property line) is a great first step in hardening their homes and property against wildland fire.