| Timber Fire Update U.S. Forest Service – Los Padres National ForestTimber Fire Information Email: 2026.timber@firenet.gov Phone: 831-285-7006 Report release: 7:00pm on August 13th, 2026CURRENT SITUATION: The heavy marine layer moderated fire activity, and the fire is currently hung up above the houses on the east side of Highway 1. Crews continue to create containment line behind houses where possible and remain on scene at each structure. They are also continuing to work on a continuous line behind the houses. Some of this is complete, but steep drainages make this work very difficult, especially without the assistance of aircraft which has been severely limited by fog. In addition, a dozer line is being constructed along Coast Ridge Road south from De Angulo Canyon southwest toward Highway 1 for use as a contingency line should it become necessary. To the north, the fire has crossed the Pine Ridge Trail system and is backing towards the Big Sur River. Contingency lines are in place should it cross the river. Cooler, wetter conditions also helped lessen fire activity on the east side of the fire. The fire has crossed Longwood Creek and is currently on Olmstead Mountain. WEATHER: A deep marine layer has moved in and will dominate the Highway 1 corridor in the area the next few days. Expect warmer and drier conditions by the weekend. EVACUATION ORDERS: – MRY-F023 – MRY-F025 – MRY-F026 – MRY-F027 – MRY-F028-A EVACUATION WARNINGS: – MRY-F021-B – MRY-F022 – MRY-F024 – MRY-F028-B – MRY-F029 ROAD CLOSURES: Highway 1 remains closed for public and firefighter safety. The northern closure is at mile marker 45.1 near the Big Sur Bakery, and the southern closure is near mile marker 37 at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. For the latest evacuation information, visit Ready Monterey County: https://www.readymontereycounty.org/ Office of Emergency Management or up-to-date information on road closures, visit California Highway Patrol at https://www.facebook.com/CHPMontereyArea . Residents in and near evacuation zones are encouraged to remain vigilant, stay informed, and follow all evacuation orders and warnings. Helpful Links: Incident Information – Facebook Incident Information – Cal Fire Evacuation Map |
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Thank you for the evening wrap-up. Some things to be grateful about, some things to worry about.