The larger of the two fires, the Timber Fire burned 23,343 acres as of Friday morning, according to Cal Fire, with containment at 26%. More than 660 structures remain threatened, nearly three weeks after the fire started.
The Timber Fire was first reported on the night of August 8 southeast of Loma Vista in the Los Padres National Forest. According to Cal Fire, it is the third most destructive wildfire in the state so far this year.
"Fire activity on the Plaskett Fire remained limited overnight. Firefighters continue to utilize heavy helicopters for suppression efforts and targeted structure defense. Ground crews remain focused on developing and executing structure-defense plans in critical areas where the fire threatens to advance," officials said.
The cause of the Timber and Plaskett fires is under investigation.
Caltrans urged drivers to avoid unnecessary travel in the area. Officials did not provide an estimate on when the road would reopen.
Evacuations / Shelter In Place Orders
Up-to-date evacuation information can be found at alertmry.org/alerts. A map of current evacuation orders and warnings can be found at project.genasys.com.
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