State Parks Closed in Big Sur as Timber Fire Reaches 2,900 Acres
Fire managers said the blaze reached 800 acres and 5% containment as crews continued an overnight aerial attack.
- As of Monday morning, the Timber Fire in Big Sur's Los Padres National Forest has grown to 800 acres with only 5% containment, according to National Forest Service fire managers.
- Monterey County Sheriff officials issued an evacuation order shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday, directing residents to leave immediately from areas including the Ventana Inn and the Henry Miller Memorial Library.
- Cal Fire and the National Forest Service began suppression efforts Saturday night, deploying air and ground resources despite the fire's remote location in steep, rugged terrain that complicates access.
- Officials report no injuries or structural damage so far, while evacuation warnings extend between the California Coastal Monument and Andrew Molera State Park, with updates available through Alert Monterey County.
- The region previously faced the 2008 Basin Complex Fire, which burned over 160,000 acres in Big Sur and cost more than $120 million to suppress, providing historical context for current suppression efforts.
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State Parks Closed in Big Sur as Timber Fire Reaches 2,900 Acres
The wildfire burning in Big Sur doubled in size overnight into Tuesday, jumping to 2,989 acres while continuing to force evacuations along the coast. The Timber Fire started at 4.6 acres on Saturday night and grew steadily in the following days. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire had grown to 2,989 acres and remained 5% contained, according to Cal Fire. Overnight, the northern and eastern portions of the fire remained active, and firefighters obs…
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