Timber Fire
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| Timber Fire | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2026 2026 California wildfires | |
| Date |
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| Location | Monterey County, California[2] |
| Coordinates | 36°13′29″N 121°43′47″W / 36.224857°N 121.72983°W |
| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 59% contained |
| Burned area | 25,435.4 acres (10,293.3 ha)[2] |
| Impacts | |
| Injuries | 1 firefighter[2] |
| Evacuated | Nearly 1,100[3] |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Under investigation[1] |
The Timber Fire is a wildfire currently burning along the Big Sur coast in Monterey County, California.[2]. The fire started on August 8th, 2026[1], forcing the closure of parts of California State Route 1[4] and the historic Henry Miller Memorial Library.[5]. Nearby residents have been ordered to evacuate.[6]
The fire threatened endangered California condors held for rehabilitation at the Big Sur Condor Sanctuary, after the fire cut off staff access to the sanctuary. The birds, 868 and 340, were later released after Cal Fire firefighters escorted a staff member to the site.[7]
As of September 21, 2026 the fire is approximately 25,435 acres and is 59% contained. Nearly 1,100 residents have been forced to evacuate as a result of the fire.[3]
The cause of this fire is currently under investigation.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Timber Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Timber Fire". Calfire. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
- 1 2 Kwok, Iris (September 1, 2026). "Aggressive Plaskett fire outgrows Timber fire as Big Sur wildfires rage". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Hanna, Kendra (August 12, 2026). ""Timber Fire collides with Monterey Car Week in Big Sur"". KCBX.
- ↑ Jackson, Ella (August 26, 2026). "Timber Fire Now Third Largest in State, CHP Announces Highway 1 Closure". KQED.
- ↑ Kwok, Iris (August 27, 2026). "Firefighters struggling to get a handle on Timber fire as blaze surges again in Big Sur". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ DeBenedetti, Katie (August 12, 2026). "El Cóndor Pasa: Endangered Birds Trapped by Big Sur Timber Fire Back in Wild". KQED.
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