Big Sur Information

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AS OF 8/10/26 at 5 pm – Highway Signs at Rio Rd and Hearst Castle are advising that the highway is only open to residents and employees due to the Timber Fire. There is some confusion about what portions of the highway are to be closed, but please do our first responders and residents a favor and avoid the highway through Big Sur until this fire is under control. Please.

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Links for phone users who can’t see the links to the right without scrolling through two years of posts. I’ll start with just a few, but if you have others you wish to see here, let me know.

Big Sur Maps (3) with slide names, locations, etc.: https://bigsurkate.blog/big-sur-interactive-highway-maps-with-slide-names-mile-markers/

Caltrans Interactive Map: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

CHP dispatch: https://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx

 

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Interactive Highway Map with Mile Markers and slide names is to the right, under “Pages” first one *Big Sur Interactive Maps... if the following link doesn’t work. *Big Sur Interactive Slide Maps will answer any questions you may have about where something is in relation to something else.

MY DIRECT EMAIL IS: kwnovoa(AT)mac(dot)com

 

Highway Closure

This is the official word from the chp, although I keep hearing it is closed between Partington Point and Deetjen’s. The following is what the chp says:


Detail Information
4:26 PM35[118] 1039 CT: JAKE HYDE – WILL WORK ON GETTING THEM CHANGED
3:26 PM34[114] 1039 CT DIST 5 / STILL 1023 FOR INFO FR SUPERVISOR / CPZ LN 113 / WILL ADVS REGARDING CMS SIGNS JNO AND JSO FIRE
3:23 PM33[113] 1457 HRS / 27-S10 (MY277) PER MCSO CHIEF, IF WE CAN AT LEASTUPDATE THE CMS SIGNS TO REFLECT ROADWAY CLOSED AHEAD, RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES ONLY SO WE CAN LIMIT TRAFFIC IN THE AREA OF THE FIRES
3:09 PM32[111] 1039 CT TO REQ THE CMX SIGNS ON SR1 JSO RIO AND SR1 AT HEARST CASTLE BE UPDAED TO READ SOMETHING LIKE – DUE TO FIRE, SR1 OPEN ONLY TO RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES
2:21 PM31

Temporary Evacuation Point Opened at MAF

The County of Monterey has established a Temporary Evacuation (TEP) Point in Big Sur to serve residents who are under the evacuation order areas.

Location: Big Sur Station – Multi Agency Facility (MAF)

Date/Time: Today, and through Thursday 8:00 am to 6:30 pm each day, or until evacuation orders are lifted.

The TEP provides a designated location for evacuees to temporarily gather, receive incident information and resource referrals, and coordinate next steps as conditions evolve. Residents in Evacuation Order Areas can request sheltering resources at the TEP in person.

The TEP is staffed by Big Sur CERT and Monterey Free Libraries.

The American Red Cross is providing comfort kits, water, and snacks.

Also from Watch Duty:

ACRES

1,330.2

CONTAINMENT

5%

Active • Updated 8 minutes agoCreated by Watch Duty 

Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go

MRY-F025, MRY-F026, MRY-F027, MRY-F028-A

Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set

MRY-F024, MRY-F028-B

Evacuation Notes

Genasys Evacuation Map

and Pfeiffer State Park is now closed.

UPDATES: TIMBER FIRE, DAY 3

Evacuation Map: Yellow is Warning and Red is order:

Screenshot

10 AM: 800 acres (but no updates since early am)

From Watch Duty:

Evacuation Order – Level 3 – Go

MRY-F026, MRY-F027, MRY-F028-A

Evacuation Warning – Level 2 – Set

MRY-F024, MRY-F025, MRY-F028-B

Evacuation Notes

Genasys Evacuation Map

County Alerts website:

https://www.readymontereycounty.org/emergency/alerts

Evacuation Order and Warnings

Timber Fire Evacuation ORDER for Zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027 alert related image
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Timber Fire Evacuation ORDER for Zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an immediate EVACUATION ORDER related to the Timber Fire for Zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027. This evacuation order includes the Ventana Inn. Leave Now. 

An Evacuation Order is issued to move community members out of a defined area due to an immediate threat to life and property from an emergency incident. Load your family, pets, and emergency supply kit. Consider taking essential documents and records. 

More info: alertmry.org/alerts

Timber Fire Evacuation ORDER for Zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027 alert related image
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Timber Fire Evacuation ORDER for Zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an immediate EVACUATION ORDER related to the Timber Fire for Zones MRY-F026 and MRY-F027. This evacuation order includes the Ventana Inn. Leave Now. 

An Evacuation Order is issued to move community members out of a defined area due to an immediate threat to life and property from an emergency incident. Load your family, pets, and emergency supply kit. Consider taking essential documents and records. 

More info: alertmry.org/alerts

Timber Fire Evacuation Warning Zones MRY-F024, MRY-F025, and MRY-F028

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an Evacuation Warning for Monterey County Zones MRY-F024, MRY-F025 and MRY-F028.

When an Evacuation Warning is issued, assume an evacuation order could follow. This is your window to get ready: pack a go-bag, gather essential items, and make arrangements, especially if you have pets, large animals, or if you need extra time or assistance to leave.

More info: alertmry.org/alerts

Timber Fire, 8/9/26 EVACUATION WARNING ISSUED:

NOW: KSUR at 90.1 is broadcasting re the Timber Frie. Beginning at 4:59 pm, KSUR at 90.1 will be broadcasting official updates. On the top of the hour and the bottom of the hour until further notice. For those of you in town it is KSPB 91.9

4:15 PM –

2:30 UPDATE; Pay attention to any evacuation warnings that may be issued. I am waiting for official word. Video from Neva Case taken at 1 pm I have not been able to upload. I got it on you tube, but can’t seem to navigate it to here. https://youtu.be/ukenLL2NxiI?is=CrH1WtNtSerkBm9d

11:00 am UPDATE: Watch Duty is showing 100 acres and 20% containment. I will try to post an update each hour today for as long as I can with power issue, or until I take a nap, if needed. LOL.

10:00 am – I have been following this fire since it started last night shortly after 7 pm. I got a notice from PulsePoint. WD had not alerted to it yet. I lost my power at 9 pm and have been trying to stay abreast via batteries and Jackerys. Not easy. The sun is shining directly on my solar panels, now, so hopefully I will be okay today. Too much use of my stand-alone ice maker for the last 3 days (all day, each day). I will try to keep this updated as my power allows.

There are five aircraft flying this now, I believe. Here is a photo taken from Apple Pie Ridge at 9:30 am:

Big Sur River Run discounted early bird price

Don’t wait—there’s less than one month left to register for the Big Sur River Runat the discounted price!

⏰ Registration prices increase after September 3, so now is the perfect time to sign up and save your spot.

We’re incredibly excited about this year’s race! With Highway 1 open, beautiful fall weather, an amazing course through Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and our wonderful community coming together once again, the 2026 Big Sur River Run is shaping up to be one of our best events yet.

Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual jogger, or just looking for a memorable day in one of the most beautiful places in the world, we’d love to see you on the starting line.

Every registration also helps support Big Sur Fire and the Big Sur Health Center, making your participation meaningful for the entire Big Sur community.

Register today, save before the price increase, and join us for an unforgettable day!  https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/BigSur/BigSurRiverRunDon’t wait—there’s less than one month left to register for the Big Sur River Runat the discounted price!

⏰ Registration prices increase after September 3, so now is the perfect time to sign up and save your spot.

We’re incredibly excited about this year’s race! With Highway 1 open, beautiful fall weather, an amazing course through Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and our wonderful community coming together once again, the 2026 Big Sur River Run is shaping up to be one of our best events yet.

Whether you’re a competitive runner, a casual jogger, or just looking for a memorable day in one of the most beautiful places in the world, we’d love to see you on the starting line.

Every registration also helps support Big Sur Fire and the Big Sur Health Center, making your participation meaningful for the entire Big Sur community.

Register today, save before the price increase, and join us for an unforgettable day!  https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/BigSur/BigSurRiverRun