Categories: Big Sur

Trail Fire — Botcher’s Gap

Currently there are both ground units and air tankers on this fire. “Approx 2 acres with a Slow rate of spread, burning uphill in timber understory with a potential for 5 to 10 acres. No structures immediately threatened at this time. – Per Air Attack.”

See watchduty.org to follow this fire.

I’ve sent off an email to the Caltrans PIO suggesting they might want to rethink letting tourists in until there is all day access. Even then, it could be a nightmare during fire season as long as south is closed as well. Fortunately this is just a rehearsal, and it is too wet to really make a serious run for Big Sur, but it won’t be for long. I just think letting tourists in (and I know businesses pressure CT) seems ill advised when the only way out is blocked and will take 45 mins or more to clear. I so worry about what it will be like during the height of the season — both tourist and fire. I hope CT has a discussion about this.

bigsurkate

Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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rcsbsmith says:

April 30, 2024 at 2:29 pm

thanks Kate,
Hopefully not to windy there today and vegetation is still green.
Rihard
- bigsurkate says:
  
  April 30, 2024 at 2:35 pm
  
  It is quiet, and it is still pretty green, BUT it is difficult access. There are two tankers and a helitanker on it.
Wayne Tyson says:

April 30, 2024 at 2:47 pm

Sorry I are so dum, but I wasn't able to follow it on watchduty.
Ali Van Zee says:

April 30, 2024 at 5:08 pm

Any idea how this started? Is Palo Colorado Canyon Rd open all the way now?
Joe L says:

May 2, 2024 at 10:35 am

Agreed, Kate. We had plans to come to Big Sur in April, which for obvious reasons, we cancelled. We have no intention of rebooking until all day access is open and has been working successfully for a bit. I know the businesses there are hurting, but I personally think it unwise to have tourists in these convoys.