Big Sur's Timber Fire Nears 5,200 Acres as Investigators Seek Public's Help on Cause

Big Sur's Timber Fire nears 5,200 acres as investigators seek public's help on cause

The Timber Fire has grown to 4,869 acres; 12% contained as Saturday afternoon, according to CAL FIRE.

U.S. Forest Service reports continued progress on Timber Fire, now 17-percent contained.

Firefighting progress continued on the Timber Fire in Big Sur overnight, U.S. Forest Service officials reported in a 7am daily briefing update on Monday, Aug. 17. The fire has burned 5,153 acres and is now 17-percent contained.