Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations
Summary
A fire in California’s Big Sur region doubled in size overnight, leading to evacuations of nearby residents. Firefighters are working to control the Plaskett fire, which has covered more than 5,900 acres, while another large fire called the Timber fire is burning to the north.Key Facts
- The Plaskett fire started on Tuesday in Monterey County and grew to over 5,900 acres by Friday.
- The cause of the Plaskett fire is still being investigated.
- Firefighters use helicopters and planes to drop water on the fire, but the rough, steep land makes ground access difficult.
- The nearby Timber fire is larger, burning over 24,000 acres and is about 21% contained.
- The Timber fire has broken through some of the planned containment lines.
- Smoke and clouds have made it hard for officials to track the fire’s spread overnight.
- Both fires have caused partial closures of Highway 1, an important route between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
- Residents in the area have been evacuated for safety.
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