Timber Fire passes 19,000 acres in Big Sur as Highway 1 closure planned

Timber Fire becomes California's 3rd largest fire of 2026; Highway 1 in Big Sur closed

By Tim Fang The Timber Fire in Big Sur has grown to the state’s third largest wildfire this year, as officials closed a stretch of Highway 1 as part of firefighting efforts. As of Thursday morning, the fire burned 19,296 acres and is 21% contained, according to Cal Fire. More than 660 structures remain threatened. The most destructive fire in the state so far this year is the Bug Fire, which burned more than 93,000 acres along the California-Nev…

New wildfire explodes near site of massive California blaze as dozens evacuated from their homes

As of Thursday morning, the Plaskett Fire in Monterey County had scorched 140 acres of land with 0% containment, according to CalFire.

Timber Fire passes 19,000 acres in Big Sur as Highway 1 closure planned

The Timber Fire has grown to nearly 19,300 acres in Big Sur as Highway 1 is set to close Thursday for backburning operations.

Timber Fire map shows wildfire containment levels near Big Sur

A wildfire burning in California's Big Sur region has grown to more than 19,000 acres, prompting evacuations.

Map: Timber Fire grows to No. 3 on list; Plaskett Fire breaks out in Big Sur

The map shows the evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeter as a black line.

Poets respond to the tragedy of the Timber Fire.

While the Timber Fire in Big Sur is growing again, news of another fire in Big Sur was just announced—Plaskett Fire, 40 miles south of the Timber Fire east of Plaskett.