Plaskett Fire grows past 8,000 acres as crews try to protect homes near Highway 1
Crews are protecting 661 threatened structures and reinforcing fire lines as evacuation orders expand, officials said.
- As of Saturday afternoon, the Timber Fire burned 24,839 acres with 21% containment, while the Plaskett Fire reached 8,241 acres with 0% containment, according to CAL FIRE.
- Persistent fire activity prompted the California Highway Patrol to extend Highway 1's closure to a 54-mile stretch, while evacuation orders remain in effect for residents across multiple zones threatened by 661 structures.
- Firefighters are employing 1,600 personnel, 14 helicopters, and 36 dozers to reinforce containment lines while working with environmental experts to protect archaeological sites and waterways from damage.
- Monterey County Supervisor Kate Daniels requested Governor Gavin Newsom declare an emergency to secure additional resources, as authorities opened shelters at the Carmel Mission Inn and Veterans Building.
- Warmer, drier weather and shifting winds threaten to increase fire activity, complicating efforts to reopen Highway 1 as officials have not provided a timeline for restoring the affected corridor.
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Smoke from Big Sur drifting across San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE Smoke from two wildfires burning in the Big Sur area drifted across the north and coastal regions of San Luis Obispo County on Saturday afternoon. The Plaskett Fire, which ignited on Tuesday in southern Monterey County, exploded to 8,241 acres on Saturday. Further north, the Timber Fire has scorched 24,839, with 21% […]
This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. The Timber Fire now covers over 23,000 acres, as containment remains at 21%. Timber Fire now: The initial report was published by KSBW at 9:04 AM GMT+0200. This news was published on the Cedarnews website. For more breaking news and exclusive reports, visit our official website.
Timber, Plaskett fires continue to grow in California's Big Sur; Highway 1 closed
By Tim Fang A lengthy stretch of Highway 1 on California’s rugged Big Sur coastline remains closed Saturday, as firefighters continue to battle the Timber and Plaskett fires. Timber Fire Update The larger of the two fires, the Timber Fire, burned 24,839 acres as of Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire, with containment at 21%. The post Timber, Plaskett fires continue to grow in California’s Big Sur; Highway 1 closed appeared first on KION C…
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