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SAT JUL 5, 2025, 3:32 PM
VEGETATION FIRE
HESPERIA
CDF COM 1 T5
INCIDENT NAME: BOWEN FIRE
CACDD-10264
BDU/BOWEN
03:33PM GROUND RESOURCES STILL TRYING TO MAKE ACCESS TO THIS FIRE. NOBODY IS ON SCENE YET. THE ONLY REPORT OF CONDITIONS THEY HAVE IS FROM 40KING HELICOPTER.
03:46PM AIR ATTACK 12 IS IN THE AREA OF THIS REPORTED FIRE. SO FOR UNABLE TO LOCATE ANYTHING. TANKERS 72 AND 73 ARE MOVING INTO THE AREA OVER LAKE ARROWHEAD. HOLDING THE REMAINDER OF THE AIRCRAFT RESPONSE. THIS MAY BE A FALSE ALARM.
03:53PM AIRCRAFT CANCELLED
03:59PM PER CALFIRE -- AIR ATTACK IS OVER THE BOWEN FIRE. REPORTING ONE HALF AN ACRE WITH NO RATE OF SPREAD. FIRE SURROUNDED BY ROADS. ALL AIRCRAFT RELEASED. ALL AVFPD AND SB COUNTY FIRE UNITS RELEASED. AIR ATTACK WILL WORK TO GET SOME BOOTS UP TO THE FIRE. - CALIFORNIA DESERT DISTRICT
UNITS RESPONDING: BDFE7662 (BDF)
DISPOSITION:
03:59PM PER CALFIRE -- AIR ATTACK IS OVER THE BOWEN FIRE. REPORTING ONE HALF AN ACRE WITH NO RATE OF SPREAD. FIRE SURROUNDED BY ROADS. ALL AIRCRAFT RELEASED. ALL AVFPD AND SB COUNTY FIRE UNITS RELEASED. AIR ATTACK WILL WORK TO GET SOME BOOTS UP TO THE FIRE.

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SAT JUL 5 3:59 PM
PER CALFIRE -- AIR ATTACK IS OVER THE BOWEN FIRE. REPORTING ONE HALF AN ACRE WITH NO RATE OF SPREAD. FIRE SURROUNDED BY ROADS. ALL AIRCRAFT RELEASED. ALL AVFPD AND SB COUNTY FIRE UNITS RELEASED. AIR ATTACK WILL WORK TO GET SOME BOOTS UP TO THE FIRE.
SOURCE: SCANNER REPORTER:SCMALERT

SAT JUL 5 3:53 PM
AIRCRAFT CANCELLED
SOURCE: SCANNER REPORTER:SCMALERT

SAT JUL 5 3:46 PM
AIR ATTACK 12 IS IN THE AREA OF THIS REPORTED FIRE. SO FOR UNABLE TO LOCATE ANYTHING. TANKERS 72 AND 73 ARE MOVING INTO THE AREA OVER LAKE ARROWHEAD. HOLDING THE REMAINDER OF THE AIRCRAFT RESPONSE. THIS MAY BE A FALSE ALARM.
SOURCE: SCANNER REPORTER:SCMALERT

SAT JUL 5 3:33 PM
GROUND RESOURCES STILL TRYING TO MAKE ACCESS TO THIS FIRE. NOBODY IS ON SCENE YET. THE ONLY REPORT OF CONDITIONS THEY HAVE IS FROM 40KING HELICOPTER.
SOURCE: SCANNER REPORTER:SCMALERT

SCANNER AUDIO IS NOT AVAILABLE FROM THIS HOUR

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
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Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

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6 hour(s) ago

[CHP DISPATCH] RUNNING SPRINGS - VEHICLE FIRE HIGHWAY 330 / LIVE OAK DR
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7 hour(s) ago

WEATHER UPDATE:
Big Bear City is now reporting RAIN. Temp 36F

Saddlemup77
16 hour(s) ago

Thank you Socal Snowman, same to you!
I work at a Marina up here in Big Bear, its foggy today on the lake with drizzle...33degrees

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17 hour(s) ago

Not today McToddy, however, your last Maple ice rink video is legendary!

McToddy
17 hour(s) ago

No ice rink on Maple Lane? 🤫😁🤭

SocalSnowMan
19 hour(s) ago

Good morning all. It is a nice day dth. Just checking on things up there. Stay safe if you go out. Have a great day!

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20 hour(s) ago

Per Caltrans: All Chain Restrictions have been lifted in the San Bernardino Mountains, however, you must always carry chains when travelling to the mountains in the winter months. For the latest road conditions visit socalmountains.com/roads

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21 hour(s) ago

[CHP DISPATCH] SAN BERNARDINO - REPORTED FIRE HIGHWAY 330 S TO / I210 E
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23 hour(s) ago

[R2] CHAIN RESTRICTIONS EXIST IN PORTIONS OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS. DETAILS: [Click Here]

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1 day(s) ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
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butterflyaway
1 day(s) ago

it’s getting there for y’all

SCM ALERT🚨
1 day(s) ago

Thank you Kenai!
That pesky snow level!

Kenai
1 day(s) ago

Just came from Oakside in the village. Fog and drizzle all the way to Sugarloaf. 32 degrees.

Doggie Daddy
1 day(s) ago

Rain trying to turn to snow again, Bear City.

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