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Timber and Plaskett Fires expand, severing Highway 1

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2026-09-02 21:21 UTC → 2026-09-03 18:04 UTC · added removed

The Timber and Plaskett fires continue to impact the Big Sur region, causing significant disruption to transportation and local residents. As of early September, the combined area burned by the two blazes has exceeded 54,000 acres. The Plaskett Fire Fire, located in southern Monterey County, has seen massive expansion, consuming nearly grown rapidly to approximately 29,000 acres. acres with only 1% containment. Firefighters are facing challenges due to steep terrain and heavy vegetation as the blaze pushes toward Fort Hunter-Liggett. Meanwhile, the Timber Fire Fire, situated about 25 miles north, has burned roughly 25,000 acres and reached 22% approximately 23% containment. Both blazes are burning through steep canyons, exacerbating While the vulnerability of Timber Fire has stabilized somewhat due to cooler temperatures and higher humidity, the coastline. These Plaskett Fire remains a significant threat. Both fires have forced authorities to implement multiple closures on Highway 1, including an 11-mile stretch north of Big Sur and a 16-mile stretch to the south. These closures effectively sever severing the connection between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Local impact remains severe, with Monterey County officials estimating that between 1,000 and 1,200 residents are currently in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties under rolling evacuation warnings orders or orders. The situation is complicated by the region’s rugged topography and historical susceptibility to landslides, which previously caused a three-year shutdown of Highway 1 following storms in 2023 and 2024. Environmental factors, such warnings. Authorities have indicated that some evacuation orders may be downgraded as steep elevation changes and potential El Niño conditions, contribute to the ongoing instability of the area. weather conditions moderate.

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  1. 2026-09-03 18:04 UTC Timber and Plaskett Fires expand, severing Highway 1
  2. 2026-09-02 21:21 UTC Timber and Plaskett Fires expand, severing Highway 1
  3. 2026-08-29 13:01 UTC Timber and Plaskett Fires impact Big Sur region
  4. 2026-08-28 19:15 UTC Timber and Plaskett Fires impact Big Sur region
  5. 2026-08-28 00:26 UTC Timber and Plaskett Fires impact Big Sur region
  6. 2026-08-24 21:52 UTC Timber Fire expands to over 12,000 acres in Big Sur
  7. 2026-08-22 20:37 UTC Timber Fire in Big Sur, California
  8. 2026-08-20 01:27 UTC Timber Fire in Big Sur, California
  9. 2026-08-13 04:26 UTC Timber Fire in Big Sur, California

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