Chimney fires are a common cause of house fires in the United States, with more than 25,000 reported annually. These fires can cause more than $125 million in property damage and can lead to deaths and injuries. What causes chimney fires? The most common causes are...
By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer At a community meeting held on the evening of Sept. 14 at the Hootman Center in Running Springs, local officials and fire authorities provided updates on the ongoing Line Fire, which began in Highland on Sept. 6. They...
On the evening of September 21, 2024, a fatal accident occurred on State Route 18 near Hortensia’s at the Cliffhanger, generating a significant response from local authorities. According to initial reports, a male individual was found lying in the roadway with no...
Order provides for safety of the public and all personnel on the incident SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Sept. 21, 2024 – The San Bernardino National Forest Line issued a closure order due to the Line Fire, Sept. 20. The closure area includes the entire Front Country...
On September 23, 2024, according to the California Highway Patrol a fatal crash happened Monday along State Route 18 near State Route 173 in Lake Arrowhead. The two-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 18 at 5:43 a.m. on Sept. 23rd, just west of Crest Park Road,...
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Line Fire arson suspect Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, of Norco, entered a plea of not guilty at his San Bernardino County Superior Court video arraignment hearing, which was done from jail on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Halstenberg reportedly...
