According to Cal Fire, the Plaskett Fire has burned 15,479 acres as of Monday morning, up from 8,241 acres on Sunday morning. Containment is at 1%.
The fire, burning in far southern Monterey County east of the community of Plaskett, was first reported on the morning of Aug. 26. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Timber Fire "Still Poses a Risk"
"The fire stayed active overnight, and firefighters are still keeping a close eye on the steep, rugged terrain where it's hard to get equipment and crews in," officials said. "The fire still poses a risk to the Big Sur area, nearby communities, roads and utilities, and both cultural sites and natural areas."
Multiple evacuation orders, evacuation warnings and shelter-in-place orders remain in effect Monday for both fires. On Sunday, evacuation warnings for the Plaskett Fire expanded to three zones in northern San Luis Obispo County.
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.
Highway 1 Closure
Officials have not said when the road would reopen.
Air Quality Advisory
"While smoke is expected to remain aloft, conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict," the district said.
Air Quality Advisory: Smoke from the Timber and Plaskett Fires is expected to impact air quality in the Bay Area on Monday and Tuesday. Check t.co/bMlhoJPs30 and take steps to avoid exposure. Learn how at t.co/nTNEXgostF. pic.twitter.com/BPKOoKLhI6
— Bay Area Air Quality (@AirDistrict) August 31, 2026Residents can check for real-time smoke pollution levels by visiting the EPA's Fire and Smoke Map at fire.airnow.gov.
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