Timber Fire Grows in Big Sur | California News

A massive wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest is still roaring, devouring over 1,300 acres with just 5% containment by Monday afternoon. Firefighters are battling uphill through steep, inaccessible terrain, relying on hand tools and boots as vehicles can’t reach. Over 480 personnel, helicopters, engines, and agencies from local to federal levels are on the front lines, defending structures in Big Sur and Ventana Wilderness — where 254 homes are under evacuation orders. Though the blaze is currently moving away from the highway, officials fear it could threaten nearby communities if not stopped. With bone-dry conditions and no rain in sight, every firefighting move is a high-stakes gamble against nature’s fury. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75a7eeb6835e068f