First off, for all the many kind offers of somewhere to stay. To get north I would have to come through Paso Robles anyway, and I am just too tired to even think of going further. I really appreciate the offers. I am settled in tonight and tomorrow at an RV park in Paso Robles that Rock Knocker and I have used many times before. He evacuated and went and got his RV and I met him here in my Sprinter. Lady is having a new adventure and she’s just not sure about this motorhome, yet.
The news of the firefighters, the Nacimiento Station saddens me greatly. Two of the firefighter, the one who is critical and the one who is serious I know well. I pray for them tonight, and for the others who lives through the experience with them.
I heard stories and saw neighbors as they came through or we met on the road. Vehicles loaded with pets, possessions, and the pieces of our lives. We all hope to have homes to come home, too. I will write more tomorrow, but tonight I am too drained to think. I teeter tottered between numbness from shock and feeling like I might break down in tears. I was driving. Can’t do that. So maybe tonight I’ll take a few minutes to grieve tor the destruction of the land and the critters I have lived with for 33 years, 26 of them up here.
In the meantime, here is the John Chesnut map. Not everything would load, and he suspects overload of the system. Tomorrow, at a reasonable time…I might get to sleep in.
The Timber fire experienced minimal growth because of proactive firefighting and favorable weather conditions. Cool and…
Plaskett Fire: To support Plaskett Fire emergency response efforts, Highway 1 remains closed to through traffic between…
2026 Plaskett Fire Incident Update Los Padres National Forest Friday, September 4, 2026 Fire Information:805-257-9891…
29,120 acres and 1% contained The Plaskett Fire remains far more volatile than the Timber…
Good evening :) With the good news of the road opening tomorrow - most of…
2026 Plaskett Fire Incident Update Los Padres National Forest Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Fire Information:805-257-9891…
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🙏 Good to hear you have landed somewhere calm. Wishing you a peaceful sleep.
Be well. Fingers crossed all survives
Kate, thank you for your tireless and passionate coverage of all things Big Sur! Rest. Pray. Grieve. Hope. My heart is with you, as it is with your fellow community members and the courageous first responders.
Thank you Kate for all you do
I am relieved you are safe, but I am so sad for you, all the humans and animals who have been swept up in unfolding tragedy. I weep with you.
Thank you for your service. I send you support in your grief....and prayers for your home and community.
Joy
rest and take good care, you are all in our prayers and gratitude.
Stay safe Kate.
We are so indebted to you for your self-less public service. Many of us depend on Big Sur Kate for accurate, timely, and detailed information. We hope your neighbors and you are left unscathed by the Dolan Dragon. We will send positive thoughts.
Kate- you have my email. Use that or call if there is anything I can do from a distance. 404-388-8653.
Nancy
Send vodka. Just kidding. Where would you send it too? Keep up with the politics so I an check it out on your FB page when I get a minute, would be nice. 🤪