Minor Fire Extinguished Above Johnny’s Market (Update)
October 12, 2008

Firefighters from Crest Forest Fire District responded to a call of a fire on the patio of the residence above Johnny's Market on Waters Drive in the Valley of Enchantment. It was extinguished when units arived.
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Fire Destroys Two Homes (Update 3)
Vegetation Also Burns
October 3, 2008

Fire crews battled a fire in the 700-block of Holmes Court. Two homes were damaged by the fast spreading flames. One home was completely destroyed, while a second sustained less damage. There were no injuries and both home were unoccupied.
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Thank You!
A Letter to the Editor on the Running Springs Home Fire
September 29, 2008

As the past day broke God gave us a wonderful gift in the name of Patti Snyder.
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Vegetation Fire Near Crestline Under Investigation (Update 2)
September 24, 2008

Emergency personnel responded to a fire near Crestline off Pine Ridge Road and Mile High Road. The fire was contained at a quarter acre and the cause is under investigation.
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Fire Near Monument Peak Contained (Update 2)
September 22, 2008

Firefighters responded to a fire near Monument Peak at approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday. The fire was contained at 5:32 p.m. to just under 3/4 acre.
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Bloodmobile Rolled Into Running Springs Friday
By W. Edward Clark
September 5, 2008

The Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties invited all healthy donors to give the "Gift of Life" Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Mountain Bank in Running Springs.
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Red Rock Wall Accident Victim Identified (Update 10)
August 1, 2008

The San Bernardino County Coroner has confirmed that the Red Rock Wall accident victim is Molly Kate Lamers-Wolfgang, 34. Her body was recovered on Thursday.
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Driver of Overturned Jeep Arrested (Update 3)
July 18, 2008

California Highway Patrol and units from Crest Forest Fire District responded to an overturned vehicle on Highway 18 near the Crestline Bridge. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Debris Flows Possible In Burn Areas
Thunderstorms Predicted for Mountain Areas
July 10, 2008

San Bernardino County is reminding residents about the dangers of possible debris flows in and below the areas recently burned by the Slide and Grass Valley wildfires in October 2007.
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Ridge Fire - A Photographic Journey (Photo Update)
July 8, 2008

The Ridge Fire was first reported at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2008. As of 6 p.m. on July 6, the fire was fully contained after burning 263 acres.
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Ridge Fire 100 Percent Contained (Update 4)
Mop Up Continues
July 7, 2008

Firefighters battling the Ridge Fire near Yucaipa have declared the fire 100% contained.
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Ridge Fire 15 Percent Contained (Update 8)
July 3, 2008

The fire in the Yucaipa Ridge area of Yucaipa has now grown to over 250 acres and is reported to be 15 percent contained. Full containment is expected Friday at 8 p.m.
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Victim of Fatal Collision on Keller Peak Road Named (Update 3)
June 21, 2008

Keller Peak Road off Highway 18 was closed most of Saturday for an investigation into an early morning fatal accident. Twenty-year-old David Lasky from Sugarloaf was killed in the incident.
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Cause of Structure Fire in Running Springs Under Investigation (Update 3)
June 21, 2008

Firefighters quickly knocked down a structure fire in Running Springs Saturday morning in the 31400 block of Oceanview Drive. An outbuilding and a fence on Frontier Drive were also damaged.
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Sunday Jammers Present House Concert
June 18, 2008

Two local musicians are scheduled to be the featured artists in the next performance of the Sunday Jammers' House Concert Series.
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Deck Fire Threatens Structure in Big Bear City (Update)
June 18, 2008

A deck fire reported in the 500 block of Big Bear Boulevard has been contained.
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Highway 189 Reopened After Injury Accident (Update)
CHP Investigating Incident
June 9, 2008

Emergency personnel were dispatched to Highway 189 at Lake Gregory Drive for a traffic collision with injuries. Upon arrival, paramedics from Crest Forest Fire District found a vehicle 30 feet over the side and two minor injuries. The roadway reopened at 5:30 p.m.
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Victim of Highway 18 Accident Near Rim High School Identified (Update 4)
June 6, 2008

Search and Rescue personnel have retrieved the body of an accident victim that occurred on Highway 18 across from Rim High School. The name of the victim has not been released.
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Second Vehicle Off Roadway Crash Claims Lake Arrowhead Resident (Update 2)
June 6, 2008

Just after 7 a.m. this morning, emergency personnel were dispatched to an area off Old Waterman Canyon Road east of Highway 18 for a vehicle approximately 100 feet over the side.
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Storms Rip Across Area (Update 1)
May 22, 2008

A late-season storm system is currently bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region. Severe thunderstorms ripped through the area during the middle and late afternoon causing frequent lightning, hail, and reports of tornadoes in Riverside County.
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Firefighters Could Not Locate Fire In Running Springs (Update 3)
May 22, 2008

Three to four lightning strikes had reportedly ignited a fire in the vicinity of Encina Way and Hunsacker Drive in Running Springs.
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Vegetation Fire Near SR 330 Extinguished (Update 3)
Illegal Shooter Cited
May 19, 2008

Fire crews made quick work of a vegetation fire Sunday afternoon off Highway 330 near FS 1N09. An illegal shooter in the area was issued a citation.
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