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us-news1 month ago•25 min saved

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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crime-and-public-safety2 months ago•14 min saved

Coastal wildfire prompts evacuations as Highway 1 closes on Sonoma Coast

A wind-driven wildfire along the Sonoma Coast, the Woodside Fire, forced evacuations of Timber Cove and nearby campgrounds and led to Highway 1 closure between Stewarts Point and Timber Cove. By evening the fire covered about 75 acres, with some areas crossing Highway 1 toward Ocean Cove; no injuries or damaged structures were reported. Crews fought the blaze from both ground and air, including Fire Hawk helicopters, with containment at about 20% and around 320 personnel on scene. Evacuation zones SON-1D1 (about 350 households) and SON-1D2 (about 265 inland) were issued as smoke and heat prompted air-quality advisories for much of the region. The cause is under investigation.

via The Press Democrat|

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