NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 13, 2026Hillsborough
Timber Fire forces evacuations and closes Highway One in Big Sur
The Timber Fire has burned 3,700 acres in Monterey County, triggering mandatory evacuations and the closure of Highway One. Firefighters are currently working to protect 503 homes threatened by the blaze in difficult terrain.
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Residents and travelers in the Big Sur area face immediate displacement and travel disruptions due to the active wildfire and the closure of a major regional transportation artery.
Key Facts
- The Timber Fire has consumed 3,700 acres of land.
- 503 homes are currently threatened by the fire.
- Highway One is closed to traffic due to the fire.
- Evacuations have been ordered for residents in the affected area of Monterey County.
- Firefighters are actively battling the blaze in difficult terrain.
Who's Mentioned
other3,700“Acres burned by the fire.”otherTimber Fire“The wildfire currently burning in Big Sur.”organizationNepenthe“Local restaurant forced to close due to evacuations.”other503“Number of homes threatened.”personKirk Gafill“General Manager of Nepenthe.”organizationCAL FIRE“Lead agency managing the fire response.”locationMonterey County“Location of the Timber Fire.”locationBig Sur“Area affected by the fire and evacuations.”other120“Number of employees at Nepenthe.”organizationMonterey Bay Air Resources District“Monitoring air quality in the region.”locationHighway One“The highway currently closed due to the fire.”