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Evacuation orders issued for Big Sur as Timber Fire grows to 800 acres
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Key Points:
- The Timber Fire in Monterey County has expanded to 800 acres with containment remaining at 5%, prompting evacuation orders and warnings in Big Sur areas.
- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued immediate evacuation orders for zones including the Ventana Inn, urging residents to leave due to immediate threats to life and property.
- Evacuation warnings are active for several other zones, with officials advising residents to prepare emergency kits and make arrangements for pets and animals.
- The fire, burning in steep and rugged terrain within Los Padres National Forest, has challenged firefighting efforts and led to increased fire behavior such as spotting.
- No structures have been reported damaged or destroyed, and no injuries or fatalities have occurred; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
