Big Bear City Residential Structure Fire BIG BEAR, CA/June 14, 2022
At approximately 4:45 p.m. on June 13, 2022, Big Bear Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of East Country Club Boulevard, Big Bear City. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered the residence was well involved with flames emanating from the front door and living room window. One occupant was able to call 9-1-1 and safely self-evacuate immediately after the fire started.
Fire personnel aggressively attacked the fire which was contained to the front portion of the house, and continued to ventilate smoke and fire gases after the fire was controlled. Crews remained on scene to ensure complete extinguishment.
The fire caused heavy damage to the residence and left it untenable. No civilians or firefighters were injured in the fire. A total of 14 firefighters responded, staffing 2 engines, 1 ladder truck, and 2 ambulances. Battalion Chief Luke Wagner was on scene and in command of the response. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Big Bear Fire Department.
