Timber Fire Grows Near Highway One | California News

The Timber Fire has scorched over 4,200 acres, racing east into the Ventana Wilderness with just 7% containment—crews are battling fiercely with bulldozers and hand tools to build fire lines and shield homes. A major line was completed from the Big Sur River to Coast Ridge Road to halt northward spread, while teams on the southwest side push the fire toward Highway One, prioritizing building protection. In rugged eastern terrain, firefighters search for safe attack routes as the blaze creeps near Grimes Canyon and Longwood Creek. Weather’s been a rollercoaster—humidity brought by a storm cell clashed with sudden winds that disrupted efforts. A cooling marine layer offers temporary relief, but a warming, drying trend looms for the weekend. Still, resources are swelling: over 1,400 personnel, nine helicopters, and dozens of engines and dozers are deployed. Highway One remains closed in parts of Big Sur—but so far, no structures have been lost. 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/e8c9368ffc322616