Timber Fire explodes to nearly 4,000 acres as iconic California sites threatened, major road closure continues
A wildfire called the Timber Fire started in Big Sur, California, and has grown to nearly 4,000 acres. It prompted evacuations of popular destinations and threatened hundreds of structures in the area. Firefighters have been working to contain it, with some progress aided by weather conditions.
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3 sourcesTimber fire strands endangered condors as Big Sur evacuations expand
Wildfire forces evacuations in Big Sur, along California’s famed coast
The famed Esalen Institute is being evacuated as Big Sur's Timber Fire expands to 1,700 acres
Beloved Big Sur destinations under evacuation orders as Timber fire burns more than 1,700 acres
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6 sourcesBig Sur’s Timber Fire: Rugged terrain challenges firefighting crews
Timber Fire is 'everyone's worst nightmare' as it threatens communities, iconic Big Sur landmarks
Timber Fire in Big Sur Forces Evacuations, Threatens Beloved Tourist Sites
Timber Fire burning in Big Sur another disruption to community
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3 sourcesTimber Fire explodes to nearly 4,000 acres as iconic California sites threatened, major road closure continues
Beloved Big Sur destinations under evacuation orders as Timber fire burns more than 1,700 acres
Timber Fire grows along California iconic, rugged Big Sur coastline, forcing evacuations, closures
Big Sur’s Timber Fire explodes another 1,000 acres and forces extensive highway closure
Big Sur fire: Ventana, Nepenthe, Post Ranch Inn evacuated as Timber fire triples in size
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3 developments- Aug 10Beloved Big Sur destinations under evacuation orders as Timber fire burns more than 1,700 acres
- Aug 11Timber Fire in California’s Big Sur grows; evacuations, park closures in effect
- Aug 13Only center coverage:Timber Fire in California’s Big Sur grows overnight; weather helps firefighters increase containment
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Quiet for 65 daysLast development · Aug 13 — Timber Fire in California’s Big Sur grows overnight; weather helps firefighters increase containment