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Smokey Bear celebrates his 70th birthday Saturday, Aug. 9, in Idyllwild. “Our Wildfire Prevention campaign has helped children and adults throughout the country understand their role in preventing wildfires,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “For 70 years, Smokey Bear has empowered people to make a difference; his message of personal responsibility continues to…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, April 15 to 22, 2013: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance April 16 — Walk-in medical aid. April 17 — Medical aid, Highway 243 and Pine Cove Road, Pine Cove. April 17 — Medical aid, Highway 243 at Call Box 0032. April 19…
Clear skies, warm days and good music were the right medication to help the Hill recover from the recent fire siege — Mountain, Strong and Silver fires …
On Sunday, a brush fire in Garner Valley was reported about 1:45 p.m. The U.S. Forest Service, along with units from Cal Fire, Riverside County and the Idyllwild Fire Department, responded and the Ranch Fire was contained shortly after 4 p.m. The fire was located near Fobes Ranch Road and the burn was limited to…
The Directors of Pine Cove Water District met on Wednesday, February 12. They heard from General Manager Jeremy Potter that he is ready to start a pilot program to address poor data transmission from the recently installed “smart” meters. Board president Robert Hewitt appointed Vicki Jakubac and Becky Smith to an ad-hoc committee to review…
Contact your local ranger station for permits, maps and weather. Plan ahead. Tell someone where you are going and when you will return Stay together in your group, so people do not get lost. If you get lost, stay put and do not wander (Hug-A-Tree). Use your whistle and signal mirror. Stay on the trail…