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Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Central Coast
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Timber fire ignited Sunday in Los Padres National Forest near Loma Vista, Monterey County, and rapidly spread to burn over 1,700 acres by Monday evening with only 5% containment.
- Evacuation orders were issued for parts of Monterey County, including popular destinations along the Big Sur coast, due to difficult terrain and heavy vegetation hampering firefighting efforts.
- Officials warned that dry conditions and potential gusty coastal winds could keep the fire active, urging residents to stay calm but prepared for developments.
- A section of Highway 1 through Big Sur reopened Monday after closure, but smoke and haze were expected to persist in the area.
- The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation by authorities.
