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Timber Fire in Big Sur grows to 4,545 acres amid tough conditions
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A stretch of state Highway 1 is closed due to the fire, affecting traffic in Monterey County.
Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in the Big Sur area. The blaze has grown significantly, with more than 500 structures at risk. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far.
A stretch of state Highway 1 is closed due to the fire, affecting traffic in Monterey County. The fire's spread has been somewhat slowed by a heavy marine layer. Further information about the fire's progress and containment efforts is available from Cal Fire, including updates on evacuation orders and road closures.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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