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Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 24k Acres, Highway 1 Closed, Evacuations Under Way
local1 month ago

Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 24k Acres, Highway 1 Closed, Evacuations Under Way

The Timber Fire in Monterey County has grown to about 24,600 acres and is 21% contained, prompting a roughly 54-mile Highway 1 closure from the Little Sur River to Salmon Creek; evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for multiple zones, with shelter-in-place orders in some areas. About 1,600 personnel—including 123 engines, 35 hand crews, 14 helicopters, 36 dozers and 34 water tenders—are on scene, working to build and reinforce containment lines, mop up and patrol as planned burn operations near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park were completed. The fire threatens 661 structures and started Aug. 8; the cause remains under investigation. A separate Plaskett Fire near Big Sur burned about 40 acres and also triggered evacuations.

via KSBW|
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Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur, prompting evacuations and road closures
local1 month ago

Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur, prompting evacuations and road closures

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.

via New York Post|
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Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur as Highway 1 closes
us-news1 month ago

Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur as Highway 1 closes

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.

via New York Post|
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Timber Fire swells in Big Sur as Highway 1 closure planned
local1 month ago

Timber Fire swells in Big Sur as Highway 1 closure planned

The Timber Fire in Monterey County has grown to 19,296 acres (21% contained) and is prompting a Highway 1 closure between Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn and Andrew Molera State Park while crews conduct backburning and upgrade evacuation zones. Warnings and shelter-in-place orders cover multiple zones as responders deploy 1,228 personnel and extensive equipment. Tassajara Zen Mountain Center is among evacuated sites amid ongoing fire activity driven by hot, dry conditions, with long-range spotting observed; authorities warn 661 structures are at risk and the fire’s cause is under investigation (started Aug. 8 near Loma Vista).

via KSBW|
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Timber Fire Expands to 12,616 Acres as Evacuations Widen in Big Sur
local1 month ago

Timber Fire Expands to 12,616 Acres as Evacuations Widen in Big Sur

Timber Fire grew to 12,616 acres in Monterey County and is 25% contained, burning into the Ventana Wilderness of Los Padres National Forest; evacuation orders and warnings expanded east of Big Sur, with Highway 1 open but portions within warning zones. The Tassajara Zen Mountain Center is evacuating, and 1,368 personnel are on scene with 661 structures threatened. Forecasters expect slightly cooler, moister conditions that could reduce activity, but humidity will remain poor and the fire’s cause is under investigation.

via KSBW|
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Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 4,545 Acres, 503 Structures Threatened
local1 month ago

Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 4,545 Acres, 503 Structures Threatened

The Timber Fire near Big Sur has grown to 4,545 acres and is just 7% contained, with 503 structures threatened; there have been no injuries or losses reported. About 1,842 personnel are on scene as Highway 1 remains closed and multiple Monterey County evacuation zones remain active. Crews are reinforcing containment along the southern edge and toward the Coast Ridge Trail, while cooler coastal conditions are expected in coming days, though areas east of the fire remain warmer and drier. A Friday community meeting at the Big Sur River Inn will provide updates.

via KSBW|
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Timber Fire in Big Sur Expands to Nearly 4,000 Acres, Endangering Tourist Hotspots
us-news1 month ago

Timber Fire in Big Sur Expands to Nearly 4,000 Acres, Endangering Tourist Hotspots

A fast-growing Timber Fire in Big Sur expanded to 3,774.6 acres and was only 5% contained by Wednesday afternoon, with about 1,000 firefighters battling rugged terrain and smoke; roughly 350 structures were threatened as Highway 1 remained closed through the fire zone, threatening Big Sur’s peak tourist season and landmarks such as Ventana Inn and the Henry Miller Memorial Library, while Nepenthe and other spots face substantial revenue losses.

via New York Post|
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Timber Fire swells past 3,000 acres as Highway 1 stays shut in Big Sur
local1 month ago

Timber Fire swells past 3,000 acres as Highway 1 stays shut in Big Sur

The Timber Fire in Monterey County has grown to about 3,150 acres with 5% containment, threatening 503 structures. Highway 1 remains closed for roughly 10 miles as evacuation orders and warnings cover multiple zones; 900+ personnel are on scene with ground crews and air support working to protect homes on rugged terrain. A shelter is open at Carmel Middle School for evacuees, and weather could bring thunderstorms later, potentially complicating suppression efforts.

via KSBW|
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Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 2,000 Acres, Threatens 259 Structures
local1 month ago

Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 2,000 Acres, Threatens 259 Structures

The Timber Fire near Big Sur has grown to 2,000 acres and is 5% contained, with 259 structures threatened. About 500 personnel are on scene, focusing on protecting homes along Highway 1 in rugged terrain using ground crews and air support. Evacuation orders are in effect for several zones and warnings for others, with a Carmel Middle School shelter and Red Cross resources established for evacuees. Highway 1 remains open as officials monitor conditions; the cause is under investigation. Warmer, drier weather with a slight chance of storms could influence suppression in the coming days.

via KSBW|
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Big Sur Evacuations Under Timber Fire as Coast Highway Closes
environment1 month ago

Big Sur Evacuations Under Timber Fire as Coast Highway Closes

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.

via The Guardian|
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Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 1,700+ Acres, Highway 1 Shuts Down
us-news1 month ago

Big Sur Timber Fire Expands to 1,700+ Acres, Highway 1 Shuts Down

Timber Fire in Big Sur has expanded from 800 to more than 1,700 acres with only 5% containment, triggering a 16-mile closure of Highway 1 between Point Sur Lighthouse and Partington Canyon as evacuations continue; the blaze, which started late Saturday in the Los Padres National Forest, burns through rugged terrain and remains under investigation.

via New York Post|
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Timber Fire in Big Sur prompts evacuations as it spreads to 1,700 acres
california1 month ago

Timber Fire in Big Sur prompts evacuations as it spreads to 1,700 acres

A fast-growing wildfire in Big Sur—the Timber fire—has grown to about 1,700 acres and is only 5% contained, triggering evacuation orders for iconic spots like Nepenthe, Henry Miller Memorial Library, and the Alila Ventana Big Sur, with Pacific Coast Highway closed to nonresidents. About 300 firefighters were on scene with multiple aerial assets, while conditions including steep terrain, dry heat and variable winds hinder containment; Cal Fire has assumed command and opened an evacuation shelter at Carmel Middle School as residents and visitors flee to safety.

via Los Angeles Times|
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Big Sur Braces for Timber Fire as It Reaches 800 Acres
local2 months ago

Big Sur Braces for Timber Fire as It Reaches 800 Acres

The Timber Fire near Big Sur has grown to about 800 acres and remains only 5% contained as of Monday morning, prompting immediate evacuation orders for zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027 (including the Ventana Inn) and evacuation warnings for adjacent zones. Residents in orders should evacuate with belongings and pets, while those in warnings should prepare to leave if required. CAL FIRE notes rapid growth due to steep, rugged terrain and heavy fuels, with significant aerial and ground resources deployed; the fire is southeast of Loma Vista in Los Padres National Forest, and the cause is under investigation. No structures or injuries have been reported, and officials continue to monitor the situation as it develops.

via ksbw.com|
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