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Timber, Plaskett Fires Grow in California's Big Sur; Highway 1 Closed
Crews are focusing on structure defense as the fire grows and a 40-mile stretch of Highway 1 stays closed, officials said.
- As of Saturday morning, the fast-growing Plaskett Fire reached 5,924 acres with 0% containment, while the Timber Fire swelled to more than 24,000 acres, prompting a 46-mile closure of Highway 1.
- The Timber Fire began August 8 in a remote location, followed by the Plaskett Fire on Wednesday near Forest Road 23S10; the cause of both wildfires remains under investigation.
- Under a Red Flag Warning as weather conditions shift to drier air, fire crews are utilizing heavy helicopters and numerous air tankers for targeted structure defense.
- Multiple evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect across the region, with shelter available for residents at the Carmel Mission Inn Conference Room in Carmel.
- Officials will host a community meeting today at 4 p.m. at Cachagua Community Park to provide updates, as crews prioritize reinforcing containment barriers and protecting threatened structures.
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