Full Notification

DATE/TIME: 03/11/15; 0915 hours

INCIDENT: Human Remains Found in Debris of Residential Fire

LOCATION: 500 Block of Waynoka Ln., Big Bear Lake

VICTIM: Unidentified Male


SUMMARY:

At approximately 9:36 p.m. on March 10, 2015, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a fire in the area of Dream Street and Waynoka Lane in the City of Big Bear Lake. Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters from the Big Bear Fire Department responded and observed a residence fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters extinguished the flames; however, the residence had partially collapsed and was completely destroyed. The neighboring properties suffered minor to moderate damage.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Bomb/Arson Division responded to the location last night to conduct their investigation. After assessing the scene, it was determined that the structure was too dangerous for investigators to enter the property. The structure was stabilized this morning by special equipment in order for the investigation to continue.

The remains of a deceased male were found in the debris of the structure. The victim’s identification and cause of death will be determined and released by the Coroner’s Office.

Investigation into this matter is ongoing. Anyone having further information is requested to contact the Detective Bureau of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station at (909) 866-0100. Information can also be reported anonymously by calling WE-TIP at (800) 78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com.

Multi-agency response to this incident is a coordinated effort of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station, Big Bear Fire, the Coroner’s Office and the Bomb/Arson Division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.





Refer: Tiffany Swantek, PIO

Station: Big Bear Sheriff’s Station

Phone No. 909-866-0100

Case No. 161500304

John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department