BIG BEAR, CA — A brush fire broke out amid steep, rugged mountain terrain near Big Bear Monday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of a popular campground.

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In June, the USA Today Reader's Choice Awards were revealed for the best lake in the United States, and it wasn't any of those mentioned above. It was Big Bear Lake, located in Southern California.

BIG BEAR, CA — A fire that broke out Monday in the Big Bear area had scorched more than 300 acres by evening and forced a campground evacuation.

Map: See where California wildfires are burning Here's where California wildfires are burning, including the Gold Fire near Big Bear, the Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara County and the Rosa Fire in ...

Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is nominated for USA Today's 10 Best Reader Choice Awards. Vote now through Sept. 8 to ensure ...