Big Sur’s Timber fire videos: Evacuation orders and warnings issued in Monterey County amid ‘highly active’ wildfire
The Timber Fire has reached 800 acres, leading to extended evacuation orders in coastal Monterey County.
The Timber fire, which has expanded to 800 acres overnight, has prompted evacuation orders and warnings in Monterey County. Fire officials have mandated evacuations for coastal areas along Highway 1, specifically near Partington Ridge Road and north Coast Ridge Road, including Zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027. Evacuation warnings remain active for Zones MRY-F024, MRY-F025, and MRY-F028.
The fire remains highly active, and conditions can change rapidly, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. Firefighters have faced challenges in reaching the steep and rugged terrain within Los Padres National Forest, near Big Sur, and have managed to contain 5% of the fire as of Monday morning. The fire has advanced southwest towards Highway 1 overnight, posing a threat to sparsely populated regions.
The area includes historic sites and popular attractions, such as Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, which is under an evacuation warning. Evacuation orders are expected to remain effective for several days, with around 300 personnel currently assigned to combat the fire, with numbers expected to double as efforts ramp up. The fire's behavior is influenced by hot and dry offshore winds from the Salinas Valley, leading to rapid spread during nighttime hours.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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