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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 27, 2026Hillsborough

Monterey County Sheriff orders evacuations and closes Highway 1 due to Plaskett Fire

The Monterey County Sheriff has issued mandatory evacuation orders for zones MRY-F035 and MRY-F036 and announced an indefinite closure of Highway 1 in Big Sur starting Thursday at 1:00 p.m. due to the spreading Plaskett Fire. The fire has consumed 140 acres, threatening 18 structures and forcing 28 residents to flee their homes.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Big Sur area face immediate displacement and travel restrictions as emergency crews work to contain a wildfire that is currently threatening homes and infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • The Plaskett Fire has consumed approximately 140 acres.
  • Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for zones MRY-F035 and MRY-F036.
  • Evacuation warnings have been issued for zones MRY-F033, MRY-F034, and MRY-F037.
  • Highway 1 will close indefinitely starting Thursday at 1:00 p.m.
  • 18 structures are currently threatened by the fire.
  • 28 people have been displaced from their homes.
  • The fire is located 3 miles inland from Willow Creek and Highway 1.
  • Six helicopters are currently assigned to fire suppression, including some drawing water from the ocean.
  • The Plaskett Fire is located 30 miles south of the Timber Fire, which has burned over 19,000 acres.
  • The California Interagency Incident Management Team 3 is managing both the Plaskett and Timber fires.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCal Fire“Monitoring fire spread and suppression efforts.”organizationMonterey County Sheriff“Issued evacuation orders and road closures.”locationBig Sur“Area affected by the fire and road closures.”organizationCalifornia Interagency Incident Management Team 3“Assumed control of Plaskett and Timber fires.”locationHighway 1“Subject to indefinite closure.”