Crews responding to brush fire in Fontana
By KJ Hiramoto
FONTANA, Calif. - Crews are responding to a brush fire in Fontana Wednesday afternoon.
According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, the fire broke out near Sierra Avenue and I-15 in Fontana. Firefighters say the strong winds in the area are causing the fire to spread with spotting.
Officials did not say what caused the fire.
San Bernardino County, where the fire is at, is among the Southern California counties under a Red Flag Warning, according to the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect through noon Thursday, December 24.
A wind-driven vegetation fire burned about 150 acres in northern Fontana on the afternoon of Dec. 23, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
A wind-driven vegetation fire burned about 150 acres in northern Fontana on the afternoon of Dec. 23, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
A Twentynine Palms man who allegedly shot a BB gun at neighbors and deputies was arrested yesterday. Deputies were called to the 5500 block of Mariposa Avenue in Twentynine Palms about 3:30 p.m. for a neighborhood disturbance. Neighbors told Z107.7 News that the suspect was shooting a BB gun at the neighbors, who called for help. Booking records identify the suspect as Mark Richardson, 61. Neighbors said when deputies arrived, Richardson allegedly shot at them, and they returned fire. Neither Richardson nor the deputies were injured, and Richardson was then taken into custody. Mark Richardson was arrested for investigation of attempted murder, booked into West Valley Detention Center, with his bail set at $1 million.
Electrical distribution or lighting equipment are involved in almost half of home Christmas tree fires, and for 22 percent of Christmas tree fires, some type of heat source, such as a candle, was too close to the tree. Ernest Figueroa says the San Bernardino County Fire Department offers the following safety tips for Christmas decorations…
As residents try to make their homes look and feel festive this weekend, the San Bernardino County Fire Department offers the following safety tips:
Keep your live tree watered at all times and keep it away from heat sources. Inspect Christmas lights for exposed or frayed wires, loose connections, and broken sockets. Do not overload extension cords or outlets, and don’t run cords under rugs or furniture. Don’t burn tree branches, treated wood, or wrapping paper in your home fireplace. Make sure you have good ventilation when using artificial snow or any other aerosol product. Mistletoe berries, holly berries, and Jerusalem cherries can be p