California’s Big Sur sees evacuation orders as Timber fire grows
Summary
A wildfire called the Timber fire is burning in the mountains near California’s Big Sur coast, leading to evacuations in popular tourist areas and road closures. Firefighters are working to control the fire, which has burned over 1,700 acres, while similar wildfires are causing evacuations and damage across the western United States and parts of Canada.Key Facts
- The Timber fire started Sunday and grew to over 1,700 acres by Monday.
- Evacuations were ordered in Monterey County, including tourist spots like Nepenthe restaurant and Alila Ventana resort.
- Part of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed to non-residents.
- The fire is mostly burning grass, brush, and oak woodland and has not reached tree tops.
- The cause of the Timber fire is still being investigated.
- Wildfires across the western U.S. have forced large evacuations in Nevada, Washington, and Oregon.
- Canada’s military is on standby to help fight deadly wildfires in British Columbia.
- Oregon broke its record for the most land burned by wildfires in a year, surpassing the previous record set in 2024.
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