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WABASH LANE STRUCTURE FIRE

OCCUPANT SAFE – STRUCTURE COMPLETE LOSS

BIG BEAR, CA/June 25, 2021– A residential structure fire was reported on Wabash Lane in Sugarloaf at approximately 9:10 p.m., on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a two-story gambrel build single-family home well involved. Due to the fire intensity, fire crews were unable to enter the home, which required a defensive fire attack. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire within 30 minutes. Despite quick efforts from fire personnel and close proximity of the structure fire, the adjacent property had minor damage. The occupant of the well involved structure was able to self-evacuate with no injuries.

The structure fire required all units from the Big Bear Fire Department to respond with assistance from CAL FIRE and Sheriffs department; Battalion Chief Brian Parham was on-scene and in command of the response.

Cause of the fire is under investigation by Big Bear Fire Department.

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Photo attached courtesy of Mountain Reporter

BIG BEAR, CA/June 22, 2021– At approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 22, 2021, the Big Bear Fire Department received a report of an aircraft down in a residential area at the corner of Meadow Lane and Nana Avenue in Big Bear City. Upon arrival at the scene, a single engine plane was found to have crashed into a vacant lot. Fire crews observed a fire to the aircraft, nearby fence, and outbuilding that sustained minor damage. The pilot and passenger were pulled to safety by nearby bystanders. The victims sustained moderate to serious injuries and were airlifted to a trauma unit. The electricity in the neighborhood was knocked out by the plane crash. Bear Valley Electric crews were on scene to restore power to the neighborhood.   

Automatic aid assistance was received from San Bernardino County Fire Department-Fawnskin, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and California Highway Patrol.