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Smoke from the Plaskett and Timber wildfires in Monterey County is drifting inland, potentially degrading air quality across Northern California. Evacuations are in place for affected areas as winds push smoke to higher elevations and east of Highway 49, where residents are advised to keep windows closed while air-quality conditions are monitored.
In California's Big Sur region, the Plaskett Fire more than doubled overnight to over 5,900 acres, triggering evacuations as crews contend with steep, inaccessible terrain; to the north, the Timber Fire has burned more than 24,000 acres with about 21% containment and partial Highway 1 closures.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.