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Big Sur Timber Fire grows to over 3,100 acres; evacuation point moved
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Bay City News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire's containment status and other details are available from the source.
In Monterey County, a fire has grown significantly. As of Wednesday morning, it had spread to cover a substantial area. Firefighters from various agencies are working to contain the blaze.
Residents in certain areas have been ordered to evacuate, while others are under warning. The evacuation point for those affected has been relocated to a school in Carmel. Further information about the fire and evacuation zones can be found through local alert systems.
The fire's containment status and other details are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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