Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur Due to Timber Fire Expansion
11.08.2026, 17:00
A fast-growing Timber Fire in Big Sur has prompted extensive evacuation orders and the closure of Highway 1 as it expands rapidly, burning over 1,700 acres and remaining only 5% contained. The fire has led to the evacuation of popular locations such as Ventana, Nepenthe, and the Esalen Institute,...