Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur, prompting evacuations and road closures
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The Plaskett Fire near Big Sur expanded to over 8,200 acres and remained 0% contained, forcing evacuations, Highway 1 closures, and aggressive fire suppression as crews defend homes along Plaskett Ridge and nearby roads; at least one outbuilding was destroyed, and air tankers and helicopters were dropping water when conditions allowed amid hot, dry weather and shifting winds.
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