Timber Fire Update
U.S. Forest Service – Los Padres National Forest

Timber Fire Information
Email: 2026.timber@firenet.gov 
Phone: 831-285-7006
Report Release: 7:10 am on August 16th, 2026

ACRES: 4,869
CONTAINMENT: 15%

CURRENT SITUATION:
Dozer and handlines constructed along Partington Ridge are holding well. Outside of yesterday’s burning operations, there was no new fire growth in this area of the fire. Fire activity near Longwood Creek has decreased. Firefighters continue to work down the ridge, to strengthen containment. Fire activity near the Pine Ridge Trail system has remained minimal with some smaller areas of fire holding near the trail.

A forest closure will be in effect today to protect the public and firefighters and minimize people in the area where fire operations are occurring.

Steep terrain has limited access to some portions of containment line, making heat detection extremely difficult. Firefighters continue to cold trail and look for signs of fire activity in those areas.

WEATHER:
A warming and drying trend begins today as high pressure builds over the region. Areas on the western portion of the fire may remain cloudy and foggy this morning with some afternoon sunshine and patchy clouds later in the day. The eastern portion of fire is expected to be clearer and warmer throughout the day.

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.

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

RESOURCES ASSIGNED:
Personel – 2,177
Helicopters – 10
Engines – 194
Dozers – 32
Water Tenders – 36
Crews – 47
Other Assigned: 12

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT:
Structures Threatened, Residential, Commercial and Other – 503

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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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office CAL FIRE BEU CHP – Monterey
Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) American Red Cross Big Sur Fire