Update: Timber Fire in Big Sur grows to 3,774 acres
Update posted Aug. 13:
Photo from County of Monterey.
–The Timber Fire has burned approximately 3,774 acres in Big Sur and remained 5% contained as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, according to a public information update from Monterey County.
The fire is burning in Los Padres National Forest southeast of Loma Vista.
Highway 1 remained closed from 47200 Highway 1 near the Big Sur Bakery at milepost 45.1 on the north end to the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Vista Point at milepost 37 on the south end. Residents and businesses in evacuation-order zones could not enter or exit the area.
Officials issued evacuation orders for zones MRY-F023, MRY-F025, MRY-F026, MRY-F027, and MRY-F028-A. Evacuation warnings remained in effect for zones MRY-F021-B, MRY-F022, MRY-F024, MRY-F028-B, and MRY-F029.
Officials moved the shelter and temporary evacuation point from Big Sur Station to Carmel Valley Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Road in Carmel. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, and the temporary evacuation point operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The location will remain open daily until officials lift the evacuation orders.
Officials urged residents in and near the evacuation zones to remain vigilant, stay informed, and follow evacuation orders and warnings.
Air quality remained in the good-to-moderate range, except in Big Sur, where conditions could vary. Air quality updates are available at mbard.org/current-air-quality-forecast.
Power remained de-energized in the area surrounding the fire. Outage updates are available through the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. outage map.
Residents can register for emergency alerts at alertmontereycounty.org. Additional updates are available on the Timber Fire incident page and the Ready Monterey County emergency page.
Original article posted Aug. 12:
Map shows areas affected by evacuation notices
– The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued an immediate evacuation order for part of Big Sur and new evacuation warnings for three other areas because of the Timber Fire. The affected areas are shown on the evacuation map above.
The Sheriff’s Office issued the notices at noon Tuesday.
Officials ordered people in zone MRY-F023 to leave immediately because of a threat to life and property. Residents should take their families, pets, emergency supply kits, essential documents, and records.
The Sheriff’s Office also issued evacuation warnings for zones MRY-F021-B, MRY-F022, and MRY-F029.
An evacuation warning means an evacuation order could follow. Officials urged people in the warning areas to prepare a go-bag, gather essential items, and make arrangements to leave, particularly if they have pets or large animals or need additional time or assistance.
All previously issued evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect.
More information and evacuation updates are available at alertmry.org/alerts.
