Timber Fire Rages Through Big Sur | Los Angeles News

The Timber Fire in Monterey County is roaring out of control, devouring over 1,700 acres and only 5% contained—sparking evacuations from iconic Big Sur landmarks like Nepenthe and the Henry Miller Library. With winds shifting unpredictably, steep terrain, and scorching heat, crews face a brutal battle as the blaze races uphill toward campsites and homes. Pacific Coast Highway is shut down for non-residents, hotels offer discounted stays for displaced guests, and Cal Fire has stepped up command with 300 firefighters on the ground—expected to double—with air support dropping water and retardant. Officials warn: stay away. This fire isn’t slowing down. 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/343703d64475e366 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews