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local11 days ago•2 min saved

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|

#big-sur #evacuations #local

us-news25 days ago•22 min saved

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|

#big-sur #california-wildfires #evacuations

local25 days ago•1 min saved

Timber Fire Triggers Big Sur Evacuations, Shuts Shops and Parks

Timber Fire in Los Padres National Forest triggers evacuations and widespread closures across Big Sur, forcing Nepenthe, Café Kevah, The Phoenix Shop, and Henry Miller Library to close and evacuating Ventana Big Sur Resort; state parks Andrew Molera, Pfeiffer, and Julia Pfeiffer Burns are closed as the fire grows to 1,723 acres and remains about 5% contained.

via KSBW|

#big-sur #evacuations #local

local-news1 year ago•2 min saved

California Wildfires Expand as Gifford Fire Becomes a Megafire

The Gifford Fire has burned over 114,000 acres near Santa Maria, with 21% containment, prompting evacuations and road closures. A community meeting will be held on August 10 to update residents, and the fire remains a significant threat with ongoing firefighting efforts. The fire's cause is still unknown, and the area is under a public safety closure until 2026.

via KSBY News|

#evacuations #fire-update #gifford-fire

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Gifford Fire Expands to Nearly 40,000 Acres in Los Padres Forest

The Gifford fire in Los Padres National Forest has burned nearly 40,000 acres in three days, with efforts ongoing to contain it amid challenging conditions; injuries have been reported among firefighters and civilians, and the fire's cause is under investigation. The incident has also sparked political criticism regarding federal wildfire management funding.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #environment #firefighting

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Gifford Fire in California Expands, Evacuations Issued

The Gifford Fire in Los Padres National Forest, California, has burned over 23,000 acres due to dry conditions and warm weather, with multiple ignition points along Highway 166. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze, which remains only 5% contained, and evacuations have been ordered for nearby residents. The fire poses risks to local communities and infrastructure, with the potential to spread further if conditions persist.

via The New York Times|

#california #environment #fire-containment

environment1 year ago•0 min saved

Madre Fire in California Expands to Over 52,000 Acres Amid Hot Weather

The Madre Fire in California has expanded to over 52,000 acres, prompting evacuations in San Luis Obispo County, and is the largest wildfire in the state this year, burning along State Route 166 in the Los Padres National Forest.

via The Washington Post|

#california #environment #evacuations