07/28/2026
BREAKING NEWS: Highway 38 Facing Closure as Wildfire Spreads Rapidly
BIG BEAR VALLEY, Calif. — Fire officials are preparing to shut down Highway 38 as a rapidly spreading wildfire continues to grow under dangerous conditions. Fire activity has intensified, prompting crews to reassess traffic access while firefighters work to protect lives and property.
Authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area and be prepared for changing conditions. As the fire advances, additional road closures and evacuation orders could be issued with little notice. Strong winds, dry vegetation, and steep terrain are making firefighting efforts especially challenging.
Emergency crews from multiple agencies remain on scene, attacking the fire from both the ground and the air whenever conditions allow. Officials are asking residents and visitors not to stop along roadways to watch the fire, as doing so can interfere with emergency operations.
Anyone planning to travel to or from the Big Bear Valley should expect significant delays and should check official transportation and fire information before beginning their trip.
This is a developing story, and additional information will be released as it becomes available. Stay with Big Bear Television for continuing coverage and updates.
