Plaskett Fire, Day 8, 9/2, Afternoon Update

2026 Plaskett Fire

Incident Update

Los Padres National Forest

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Fire Information:805-257-9891

Email:2026.Plaskett@firenet.gov

Linktree: Plaskett Fire Linktree         

Total Acres: 28,968 | 1% contained

Total Personnel: 1,550

For more information on the Plaskett Fire, visit: Plaskett Fire Inciweb

Current Situation:

The Plaskett Fire is currently 28,968 acres and 1% contained, burning east of Plaskett in southern Monterey County on the Los Padres National Forest.  California Interagency Incident Management Team 7 assumed command of the Plaskett Fire at 7:00 a.m. on September 1, with Incident Commander Tom Clemo leading the response. The team is working closely with the Los Padres National Forest, cooperating agencies, and firefighters on the ground to build on the progress already made while maintaining a strong focus on firefighter and public safety and full suppression of the fire.

Firefighters made good progress during last night’s shift across much of the fire perimeter. Existing lines are holding in several areas, allowing crews to shift toward a more direct suppression strategy wherever terrain and conditions allow. The eastern portion of the fire remains the primary area of concern. This area has not experienced significant fire in more than 50 years, creating challenging conditions for firefighters. Firefighters will continue evaluating opportunities to safely access this area and construct viable containment lines to reduce the potential for additional fire spread.

Today, firefighters will continue working to build on yesterday’s progress, with resources concentrated in areas offering the best opportunities for direct containment. Crews will also maintain structure protection and reinforce contingency lines should conditions change. Highway 1 remains closed through the affected area, and evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect in portions of Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties.

Timber Fire Information: For Information on the Timber Fire, please visit:

Timber FIre Inciweb

Los Padres National Forest Facebook Page

Weather & Air Quality:

Below normal temperatures and elevated humidity are expected to create favorable conditions for firefighters, supporting ongoing suppression strategies and aiding containment efforts.

Evacuations:

Monterey County – Evacuation Orders (Leave Now):
Zones: MRY‑F034, MRY‑F035, MRY‑F036, MRY‑F037, MRY‑F308, MRY‑G012‑A, MRY‑G016

Monterey County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):
Zones: MRY‑F033, MRY‑G011‑A, MRY‑G012‑B, MRY‑G015

San Luis Obispo County – Evacuation Warnings:
Zones: SLC‑001, SLC‑002, SLC‑003

Road Closures

Highway 1 is closed from mile marker 56 (south of Little Sur River) to the Monterey/San Luis Obispo County line.  No estimated reopening time.

Evacuation Shelters

Carmel: Carmel Mission Inn Conference Room, 3665 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923

Cambria: Cambria Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428

*Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect to identify the zone you reside in.