Timber Fire in California's Big Sur grows; weather helps firefighters increase containment
Crews increased containment as changing weather slowed the blaze, while officials reported 503 threatened structures and no injuries.
- The Timber Fire reached 4,245 acres with 7% containment by Thursday, August 14, 2026, as Highway 1 remains closed between the Big Sur Bakery and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
- Igniting Saturday, August 8, in the remote Los Padres National Forest, the fire spread rapidly through steep, rugged terrain that Cal Fire Battalion Chief Josh Silveira called "challenging" for firefighting operations.
- More than 1,000 personnel backed by 36 engines and 8 helicopters are battling the blaze, while a heavy marine layer raised humidity to nearly 90% overnight, helping crews increase containment.
- Authorities closed state parks and the Henry Miller Memorial Library; See Monterey CEO Rob O'Keefe advised visitors to avoid Big Sur to prioritize safety for residents and emergency personnel.
- Officials expect a warming, drying trend into the weekend that could challenge firefighting efforts, while the Timber Fire competes with 15 active wildfires across California for limited resources.
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Timber Fire grows overnight; crews increase containment slightly
Timber Fire grows overnight; crews increase containment slightly The Timber Fire in Monterey County’s Big Sur grew overnighrt Thursday, surpassing 4,000 acres as crews worked to increase containment, helped by weather conditions. The post Timber Fire grows overnight; crews increase containment slightly appeared first on KION Central Coast.
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