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August 2026 Big Sur wildfire
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1 DAYS
8 FACTS
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 29
AUG 29 · Day 1
Big Sur fire doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations
The Timber fire is under 21% containment.
The Timber fire continues to burn through more than 24,000 acres.
Both the Plaskett and Timber fires have prompted partial closures of Highway 1.