Timber Fire Surges Past 4,500 Acres, Threatening Big Sur Structures

The Timber Fire in Monterey County has expanded to 4,545 acres and remains 7% contained, according to a Thursday morning update from CAL FIRE. The blaze threatens 503 structures, while 1,842 personnel have been assigned to the incident alongside Highway 1 closures and active evacuation orders. Timber Fire Growth and Containment Efforts Since reaching 3,150 … Read more

Big Sur Timber Fire Grows to 1,723 Acres; Evacuations Expand

The Timber Fire, burning in Monterey County’s Los Padres National Forest, has reached 1,723 acres with 5% containment as of Monday. According to CAL FIRE, the blaze, which began Saturday night, has triggered immediate evacuation orders for several zones, including the area surrounding the Ventana Inn. Fire crews are working to build containment lines along … Read more