Luxury Ventana Big Sur resort evacuated as wildfire doubles in size
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- The Guardian Worldseen 14 Aug, 02:19description edited
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Nearly 500 personnel battle Timber fire in Los Padres national forest as blaze grows to 2,000 acres Evacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s famous Big Sur coast as a wildfire burns in the nearby steep, rugged mountains. The Timber fire in Monterey county started on Sunday and grew to 2,000 acres by Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire, the state’s fire agency. Nearly 500 fire personnel had been assigned to the fire in the Los Padres national forest. Continue reading...Nearly 500 personnel battle Timber fire in Los Padres national forest as blaze grows to 3,000 acres Evacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s famous Big Sur coast as a wildfire burns in the nearby steep, rugged mountains. The Timber fire in Monterey county started on Sunday and grew to nearly 3,000 acres by Tuesday evening, according to Cal Fire, the state’s fire agency. Nearly 500 fire personnel had been assigned to the fire in the Los Padres national forest. Continue...
- mercurynews.comseen 14 Aug, 18:22headline rewritten
Timber Fire grows to over 3,000 acres in Big SurUpdate: Timber Fire grows to over 3,000 acres in Big Sur - mercurynews.comseen 27 Aug, 16:43headline rewritten
Map: Timber Fire in Big Sur still growing; evacuation covers 150 square milesMap: Timber Fire in Big Sur grows to year’s 3rd-biggest; evacuations expanded
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Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- Google News - Top Stories15:46
Luxury Ventana Big Sur resort evacuated as wildfire doubles in size SFGATE Evacuation orders issued for Big Sur as Timber Fire grows to 800 acres KSBW Monterey Co.: Evacuation Orders Given For Big Sur Residents North Of Partington Creek SFGATE Big Sur fire: Ventana Inn, Nepenthe restaurant evacuated as fire doubles in size The Mercury News Timber Fire burns 800 acres in California's Big Sur, evacuations issued CBS News
- Google News - Top Stories23:14
Timber Fire closes Nepenthe, Café Kevah and other Big Sur businesses evacuated KSBW Elevated fire weather poses challenges for Timber Fire response KSBW UPDATE: Evacuation orders issued as Timber Fire hits Big Sur area Monterey Herald 'Pray for Big Sur': Evacuations ordered as Timber Fire eclipses 1,700 acres SFGATE As Hwy 1 Closes, Visitors Urged to Stay Away From Big Sur Due to Timber Fire KQED
Tue, 11 August 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:35
Beloved Big Sur destinations under evacuation orders as Timber fire burns more than 1,700 acres Los Angeles Times UPDATE: Evacuation orders issued as Timber Fire hits Big Sur area Monterey Herald Evacuation orders expand for Big Sur as Timber Fire grows to 1,723 acres Yahoo Timber Fire closes Nepenthe, Café Kevah and other Big Sur businesses evacuated ksbw.com As Hwy 1 Closes, Visitors Urged to Stay Away From Big Sur Due to Timber Fire kqed.org
- travelerstoday.com02:38first to report
Big Sur wildfire evacuations have closed Ventana Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn, and Nepenthe as the Timber Fire reaches 1,723 acres at 5% containment. Highway 1 is closed to non-residents between Point Sur Lighthouse and Vista Point near Mile Marker 37.5. Travelers approaching from the south should use
- Google News - Top Stories13:53
Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur The Guardian Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Central Coast The New York Times Timber Fire in Big Sur spreads overnight, burning 2,000 acres SFGATE UPDATE: Evacuation orders issued as Timber Fire hits Big Sur area Monterey Herald Timber Fire grows to 2,000 acres, threatens 259 structures in Big Sur KSBW
- Google News - Top Stories17:45
Timber Fire grows to 2,000 acres, threatens 259 structures in Big Sur KSBW Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur The Guardian Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Coast The New York Times UPDATE: Evacuation orders issued as Timber Fire hits Big Sur area Monterey Herald Timber Fire in Big Sur spreads overnight, burning 2,000 acres SFGATE
Wed, 12 August 2026
12 reports- The Guardian World01:27edited after publishing
Nearly 500 personnel battle Timber fire in Los Padres national forest as blaze grows to 3,000 acres Evacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s famous Big Sur coast as a wildfire burns in the nearby steep, rugged mountains. The Timber fire in Monterey county started on Sunday and grew to nearly 3,000 acres by Tuesday evening, according to Cal Fire, the state’s fire agency. Nearly 500 fire personnel had been assigned to the fire in the Los Padres national forest. Continue...
- iheart.com11:25
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has burned nearly 3,000 acres and threatens over 500 structures. With only 5% containment, evacuation orders are in place. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to Highway 101. Residents can find shelter and support at Carmel Middle...
- iheart.com11:25
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has burned nearly 3,000 acres and threatens over 500 structures. With only 5% containment, evacuation orders are in place. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to Highway 101. Residents can find shelter and support at Carmel Middle...
- iheart.com11:25
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has burned nearly 3,000 acres and threatens over 500 structures. With only 5% containment, evacuation orders are in place. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to Highway 101. Residents can find shelter and support at Carmel Middle...
- iheart.com11:25
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has burned nearly 3,000 acres and threatens over 500 structures. With only 5% containment, evacuation orders are in place. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to Highway 101. Residents can find shelter and support at Carmel Middle...
- iheart.com11:25
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has burned nearly 3,000 acres and threatens over 500 structures. With only 5% containment, evacuation orders are in place. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to Highway 101. Residents can find shelter and support at Carmel Middle...
- iheart.com11:25
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has burned nearly 3,000 acres and threatens over 500 structures. With only 5% containment, evacuation orders are in place. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to Highway 101. Residents can find shelter and support at Carmel Middle...
- iheart.com11:25
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has burned nearly 3,000 acres and threatens over 500 structures. With only 5% containment, evacuation orders are in place. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to Highway 101. Residents can find shelter and support at Carmel Middle...
- iheart.com11:25
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has burned nearly 3,000 acres and threatens over 500 structures. With only 5% containment, evacuation orders are in place. Firefighters are working to prevent the fire from spreading to Highway 101. Residents can find shelter and support at Carmel Middle...
- Google News - Top Stories15:04
Timber Fire passes 3,000 acres as Highway 1 closure, evacuations remain in Big Sur KSBW Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Coast The New York Times Timber Fire grows to 3,100 acres in Big Sur, threatening 500 structures, condors San Luis Obispo Tribune 'This is not my first rodeo': Shelters almost empty as some Big Sur residents try to ride out the Timber Fire Monterey Herald Timber Fire strands endangered condors as Big Sur evacuations expand The Mercury News
- mercurynews.com17:33edited after publishing
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Timber Fire grows to over 3,000 acres in Big SurCal Fire says the weather could be a problem further into the afternoon and evening. There is a 15-20% chance of thunderstorms entering the fire area, which could bring strong, erratic winds and unstable conditions and possibly elevate fire weather conditions.
- times-standard.com23:56
Hotels, campgrounds and state parks are under evacuation orders or closed, while travelers with reservations elsewhere are being urged to postpone their trips.
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- advocate-news.com12 Aug, 23:56their copy
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories01:48
Timber Fire explodes to nearly 4,000 acres as iconic California sites threatened, major road closure continues New York Post Timber Fire CAL FIRE (.gov) Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Coast The New York Times Lightning forces firefighter retreat as wildfire threatens popular California camping destination KTLA Big Sur was finally booming again. Then the Timber Fire shut Highway 1 San Francisco Chronicle
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories17:10
Timber Fire passes 4,500 acres, threatens 503 structures in Big Sur as evacuations remain KSBW Timber Fire burns more than 4,500 acres in Big Sur wilderness. See latest update San Luis Obispo Tribune Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: ‘You really have to fight to be here’ Los Angeles Times Lightning forces firefighter retreat as wildfire threatens popular California camping destination KTLA Timber Fire Threatens California’s Big Sur Region: What to Know The New York Times
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English20:40
The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- calcoastnews.com04:43
OPINION by SHANNON KESSLER The Timber Fire is burning in the steep, rugged country of the Los Padres National Forest and the Ventana Wilderness. Hotshot crews are hiking miles into exceptionally st…
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- eastbaytimes.com22:52
“We are trending in the right direction,” said Cal Fire Battalion Chief Josh Silveira. “Everybody here is working really hard. It’s a slow and steady mentality. We’ll take that any day of the week.”
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- mercurynews.com13:49edited after publishing
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Map: Timber Fire in Big Sur still growing; evacuation covers 150 square milesIt doubled in size in barely two days.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- ktvu.com23:24
Firefighters in Monterey County are battling another vegetation fire near Big Sur that broke out Wednesday as crews continue fighting the Timber Fire.
Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- firerescue1.com13:00
Crews battling the 19,269-acre Timber Fire are using backburning operations, a Terra Torch and drone-dropped “dragon eggs” to remove fuels and strengthen containment lines near Big Sur
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World23:51
Plaskett fire has swept through more than 5,900 acres in Monterey county and remains un-contained, says Cal Fire A fire in California’s Big Sur region doubled in size overnight, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents, in a coastal region where firefighters have battled another blaze for weeks. The Plaskett fire, which sparked on Tuesday, had swept through more than 5,900 acres (2,400 hectares) in Monterey county as of Friday, and remained un-contained, according to Cal Fire. Its cause is...
- Google News - Top Stories23:52
Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations The Guardian Plaskett Fire grows past 8,000 acres as crews try to protect homes near Highway 1 KSBW Twin Big Sur wildfires shut down Highway 1 as new blaze races toward coast Los Angeles Times Crews Struggle to Contain Big Sur Fires With El Niño on the Horizon KQED Fire Fight in Big Sur – 8/28/2026 the-lookout.org
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories07:04
Timber Fire now covers over 23,000 acres, as containment remains at 21% KSBW Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations The Guardian Twin Big Sur wildfires shut down Highway 1 as new blaze races toward coast Los Angeles Times Crews Struggle to Contain Big Sur Fires With El Niño on the Horizon KQED Highway 1 closed as firefighters battle Timber, Plaskett fires KSBY News
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- hindustantimes.com17:36
Smoke from the Timber and Plaskett fires near Big Sur is moving north, leaving Davis and nearby areas with hazy skies on Monday.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- theguardian.com13:00
The coastal community in California had already been devastated by landslides and wildfires before a fatal crash