Plaskett, Timber fires burn thousands of acres in Big Sur area, force Highway 1 closures

Two active wildfires, the Plaskett Fire and the Timber Fire, are threatening southern Monterey County and the Big Sur area. The Plaskett Fire is growing rapidly with zero containment due to steep terrain, while the larger Timber Fire is 21% contained. Both fires have led to Highway 1 closures and mandatory evacuations, causing significant stress for local residents.