2026 Plaskett Fire
Incident Update
Los Padres National Forest
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Fire Information:805-257-9891
Email:2026.Plaskett@firenet.gov
Forest Closure Information: Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order
Linktree: Plaskett Fire Linktree
Total Acres: 29,862 | 47% contained | Total Personnel: 2,177
Resources: 56 Crews | 105 Type 3 Engines |35 Type 6 Engines | 31 Dozers | 14 Helicopters
9 Masticators | 15 Tactical Water Tenders
*Tuesday, September 8th Fire Management will host a virtual Community Meeting at 6:00pm on the following:
Los Padres National Forest Facebook page
California Interagency Incident Management Team 7 YouTube Channel
California Interagency Facebook page (para-Español)
For more information on the Plaskett Fire, visit: Plaskett Fire Inciweb or Los Padres National Forest Facebook
Current Situation:
Containment on the Plaskett Fire has increased to 47%, a ten‑percent gain since yesterday. Favorable conditions allowed crews to continue using a helitorch over steep terrain to safely remove light fuels ahead of the hot and dry weather expected later this week. Firefighters made progress strengthening control and backup lines, and as interior smoke and flames become more active, crews are increasing patrol and mop‑up to ensure containment lines remain secure.
Four Interagency Hotshot crews will remain in spike camps near the eastern side of the fire to ensure easier access to their work areas over the next two days. These crews are continuing to build toward each other from Los Burros Creek and the southeastern portion of the fire, working to connect the containment line. Firefighters are starting suppression repair on the western side, removing hose and restoring roads. The incident remains under full suppression, with firefighter and public safety guiding all operations.
Weather & Air Quality:
**HEAT AVDISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10AM PDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH 10PM PDT THURSDAY**
Warm and dry conditions will continue through Wednesday, with very little overnight humidity recovery. Some increased cloud cover is expected Tuesday into Wednesday, which may slightly limit daytime temperatures, but humidity will remain low. The region is expected to stay dry into the weekend, with above‑normal temperatures, low afternoon humidity, and minimal marine influence. Terrain‑driven winds will dominate the area throughout the week.
Evacuations:
Monterey County – Evacuation Orders (Leave Now):
Zones: MRY‑F034, MRY‑F035, MRY‑F036, MRY‑F037, MRY‑F038, MRY‑G016, FHL-G014, FHL- G017, FHL-G018, FHL- G019, FHL- G023, FHL- G026, FHL- G028, FHL- G012-B
Monterey County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):
Zones: MRY‑F033, MRY‑G011‑A, MRY‑G012‑A, MRY‑G012‑B, MRY‑G015, MRY- F039, FHL-G004, FHL-G005, FHL-G008, FHL-G009, FHL-G012-A, FHL-G015, FHL-G016, FHL-G016-B, FHL-G020, FHL-G021, FHL-G022, FHL-G024, FHL-G025, FHL-G027, FHL-G029
San Luis Obispo County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):
Zones: SLC 001, SLC 002, SLC 003
Road Closures:
Highway 1 remains closed north of the San Luis Obispo County line and south of the Kirk Creek Campground, with no estimated time for reopening.
Evacuation Shelter:
If you are in need of shelter due to fire-related evacuation, call Red Cross at: 805-678-3073
*Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect to identify the zone you reside in.