Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur as Highway 1 closes
TL;DR
A fast-moving Plaskett Fire near Big Sur grew to about 6,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for several zones and the closure of roughly 40 miles of Highway 1 as Cal Fire steps up containment. About 500 personnel, 36 engines, 6 helicopters and air tankers are on scene, working to strengthen a seven-mile containment line along the South Coast Ridge Road and defend structures amid humid marine influence. The Timber Fire nearby has burned over 24,000 acres, with both blazes together exceeding 30,000 acres in the region.
- Fast-growing wildfire engulfs scenic California coast as urgent evacuation orders issued New York Post
- Second fire growing rapidly in Big Sur burns toward Highway 1 Los Angeles Times
- Carmel Valley residents urged to stay prepared as Timber Fire spreads KSBW
- Highway 1 closed as firefighters battle Timber, Plaskett fires KSBY News
- 2 fires grow on Big Sur coast, closing Hwy. 1 and prompting more evacuations in California San Luis Obispo Tribune
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