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Beloved Big Sur destinations under evacuation orders as Timber fire burns more than 1,700 acres
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A fast-growing wildfire in Big Sur has burned over 1,700 acres, prompting evacuation orders that include popular destinations like Nepenthe restaurant, Henry Miller Memorial Library, and Alila Ventana resort.
- The fire began Sunday morning in Los Padres National Forest and rapidly expanded, quadrupling in size by Monday afternoon amid challenging terrain and variable winds.
- Evacuations have displaced visitors from campgrounds and hotels, with a shelter opened at Carmel Middle School and regional hotels offering discounted rates to evacuees.
- Pacific Coast Highway is closed to nonresidents between Point Sur Lighthouse and Vista Point to keep roadways clear for first responders, as the fire remains highly active and conditions can change rapidly.
- About 300 firefighters are currently battling the blaze, with resources expected to increase, and containment efforts focused on protecting areas near the highway; the fire was 5% contained as of Monday evening.
