, Officials reported the 5,526-acre Timber Fire at 24% containment as of 7:16 a. m. Wednesday, according to the Cal Fire incident page. Air quality remains in the good-to-moderate range outside Big Sur. Officials said air quality will remain variable and unpredictable. Updates are available at mbard.org/current-air-quality-forecast.

, The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued an immediate evacuation order for part of Big Sur and new evacuation warnings for three other areas because of the Timber Fire. The affected areas are shown on the evacuation map above. The Sheriff’s Office issued the notices at noon Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office also issued evacuation warnings for zones MRY-F021-B, MRY-F022, and MRY-F029.

Paso Robles Daily News reported that update: Timber Fire grows to 5,526 acres, reaches 24-percent containment.

Crews reported limited fire growth overnight along the eastern portion of the fire near Longwood Ridge. Fire activity remained minimal, and helicopters will support ground crews with water drops Wednesday as they work to secure hand lines. The fire continued to back slowly toward the Big Sur River on its northeastern side while burning at a low intensity. The fire remained south of the river. Crews will continue improving contingency lines and conducting mop-up operations along the western side of the fire. Cooperating agencies will assess Highway 1 road conditions and address utility and safety concerns.

High pressure continues to build over the area, compressing the marine layer and bringing warmer and drier conditions over the fire. Forecasters expect marine layer clouds along the coast, followed by sunny skies later in the day. Update posted Aug. 17:. Reports differed on the exact time of the incident.

Reports differed on some details. Reports differed on some details. Reports differed on the location.

Update posted Aug. 19:.

The fire started at 8:35 p. m. Aug. 8 southeast of Loma Vista. Officials continue to investigate the cause.

Photos from Cal Fire. The fire is burning southeast of Loma Vista in the Big Sur area of Monterey County. Officials urged residents in and near the evacuation zones to remain vigilant, stay informed, and follow all evacuation orders and warnings.

Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Road in Carmel, remains open around the clock as an evacuation shelter.

Power remains off in the area surrounding the fire. Outage information is available through the PG&E outage map.

Residents can register for emergency alerts at alertmontereycounty.org. Additional information is available on the Timber Fire incident page and the Ready Monterey County emergency page.

Update posted Aug. 13:.

Photo from County of Monterey. The fire is burning in Los Padres National Forest southeast of Loma Vista.

Officials issued evacuation orders for zones MRY-F023, MRY-F025, MRY-F026, MRY-F027, and MRY-F028-A. Evacuation warnings remained in effect for zones MRY-F021-B, MRY-F022, MRY-F024, MRY-F028-B, and MRY-F029.

Officials moved the shelter and temporary evacuation point from Big Sur Station to Carmel Valley Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Road in Carmel. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, and the temporary evacuation point operates from 7 a. m. to 7….

Air quality remained in the good-to-moderate range, except in Big Sur, where conditions could vary. Air quality updates are available at mbard.org/current-air-quality-forecast.

Power remained de-energized in the area surrounding the fire. Outage updates are available through the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. outage map.

Original article posted Aug. 12:.

Map shows areas affected by evacuation notices.

Officials ordered people in zone MRY-F023 to leave immediately because of a threat to life and property. Residents should take their families, pets, emergency supply kits, essential documents, and records.

An evacuation warning means an evacuation order could follow. Officials urged people in the warning areas to prepare a go-bag, gather essential items, and make arrangements to leave, particularly if they have pets or large animals or need additional time or assistance.

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