Big Sur Evacuations Under Timber Fire as Coast Highway Closes
TL;DR
Evacuations were ordered along California’s Big Sur coast as the Timber Fire in Monterey County grew to about 2,000 acres with around 500 firefighters on scene; the blaze threatened tourist sites such as Nepenthe, Henry Miller Memorial Library and Alila Ventana, prompted a partial closure of Highway 1 to nonresidents, and officials are focused on protecting homes while containment was only about 5% as crews work in rugged terrain; the fire is moving slowly and the cause is under investigation, with 259 buildings threatened.
- Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur The Guardian
- Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Central Coast The New York Times
- Timber wildfire in Big Sur spreads overnight, burning 2,000 acres SFGATE
- Timber Fire grows to 2,000 acres, threatens 259 structures in Big Sur KSBW
- UPDATE: Evacuation orders issued as Timber Fire hits Big Sur area Monterey Herald
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