According to updates posted by Cal Fire on Thursday morning, the Plaskett Fire has burned 29,123 acres and is 1% contained. Meanwhile, the Timber Fire has burned 25,226 acres and is 23% contained.
The cause of both fires, which are burning about 25 miles apart, is under investigation.
Firefighters also noted favorable weather conditions were playing a role.
With progress being made, officials said some evacuation orders involving the Timber Fire have been lifted and shelter-in-place orders that were enacted on Aug. 27 were also lifted. A portion of Highway 1 near the fire has also reopened.
Plaskett Fire Remains Challenging
Firefighters on the Plaskett Fire were focused Thursday on limiting further spread of the fire, defending structures and protecting critical infrastructure.
Officials have not said when through traffic in Big Sur would resume.
Latest on Evacuations
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.
Fire shelters at the Carmel Mission Inn conference room in Carmel and the Cambria Veterans Memorial Building in Cambria remain open Thursday.
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