Plaskett Fire Nearly Doubles in Size as Crews Continue Battling Wildfires in California's Big Sur
Crews are battling steep terrain and thick vegetation as the blaze nearly doubled overnight, with evacuation orders and warnings still in effect.
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Plaskett Fire nearly doubles in size as crews continue battling wildfires in California's Big Sur
Two wildfires in California's Big Sur region that have burned tens of thousands of acres continued to grow over the weekend, with one fire nearly doubling in size, officials said.
The coastal road is a legendary route for tourists from all over the world - now Highway 1 in California had to be closed due to fires. It is also a heavy blow for the tourism industry.
Keith Vandevere analysis of both the Timber Fire and the Plaskett Fire, 8/31
Monday (8/31/26) Morning Update: The Timber Fire remains most active on the back side of the Cabezo Prieto Ridge near the Big Sur Valley. Heat detections suggest it may have crossed the South Fork of the Little Sur River in this area. If so, it is now poised to climb Launtz Ridge. From the top … Continue reading Keith Vandevere analysis of both the Timber Fire and the Plaskett Fire, 8/31 The post Keith Vandevere analysis of both the Timber Fire …
Timber, Plaskett fires burn over 40,000 acres in Big Sur, force Highway 1 closure
The Timber Fire burning in the Big Sur area of Monterey County grew to 24,728 acres Sunday evening with 21% containment as several zones remain under evacuation orders. The Timber Fire started on Aug. 8 and quickly grew to thousands of acres, forcing evacuations of hundreds of residents southeast of Loma Vista along the state Highway 1 corridor. On Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire said it was working containment lines from Bottchers Gap and Kincannon …
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