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Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Daily Update Spanish (PDF)     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates (YouTube)     |     Smoke UpdatesTotal Acres: 29,831 |31% contained | Total Personnel: 2,287Resources: 61 Crews | 110 Type 3 Engines | 35 Type 6 Engines | 30 Dozers | 12 Helicopters9 Masticators | 13 Tactical Water Tenders   For more information on the Plaskett Fire, visit: Plaskett Fire Inciweb Current Situation: Yesterday, firefighters leveraged favorable weather conditions and moderate fire behavior to make continued progress, increasing containment to 23%. Crews constructed and strengthened control lines, secured areas where firing operations occurred, and used direct attack where terrain and conditions allowed. Strategic firing operations were used to strengthen control lines and create defensible space around threatened structures and critical values. Several Type 1 helicopters supported crews on the ground by using a Mobile Retardant Base to slow the fire’s progression, which allowed firefighters to engage the fire directly. Helicopters also conducted targeted water drops on hotspots to help extinguish active fire and reinforce ground efforts. Type 3 helicopters conducted reconnaissance flights to gather intelligence and support strategic decision-making. Overnight, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) supported firefighters with aerial ignition operations on the southern side of the fire, helping to strengthen control lines and improve operational effectiveness.  Today, crews will build on yesterday’s progress along the southwest flank by tying handline into existing containment features and beginning mop-up in the area. On the northern edge, firefighters will conduct firing operations to address an island of unburnt fuel. To the northeast, control lines are still holding fire that had spread beyond the previously established line earlier in the week. Along the eastern side, crews will continue preparing strategic contingency lines with masticators while fire managers evaluate options to construct dozer lines and conduct direct attack with retardant on the southeast flank. Steep terrain, limited access, and heavy fuels remain challenging, and firefighters are working to strengthen and secure containment features ahead of an expected warming and drying trend next week. The incident continues to receive additional resources and is now supported by two forward operating bases located near active fire operations. Timber Fire Information: For Information on the Timber Fire, please visit:Timber Fire InciwebLos Padres National Forest Facebook Page Weather & Air Quality: Scattered morning clouds, mainly near the coast, will clear by midday leaving sunny skies across the region. Downvalley winds at 3-5 mph will turn upslope in the afternoon, with gusts reaching 7-10 mph. On the ridges, wind will come from the south at 7-10 mph, with gusts up to 15-18 mph.  Temperatures will gradually increase over the weekend but remain below normal into Monday before returning to near normal next week. Increasing moisture late next week will contribute to increased cloud cover and elevated humidity.  Evacuations UPDATED:Monterey County – Evacuation Orders (Leave Now):Zones: MRY‑F034, MRY‑F035, MRY‑F036, MRY‑F037, MRY‑F038, MRY‑G016, FHL-G014, FHL- G017, FHL-G018, FHL- G019, FHL- G023, FHL- G026, FHL- G028, FHL- G012-BMonterey County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):Zones: MRY‑F033, MRY‑G011‑A, MRY‑G012‑A, MRY‑G012‑B, MRY‑G015, MRY- F039, FHL-G004, FHL-G005, FHL-G008, FHL-G009, FHL-G012-A, FHL-G015, FHL-G016, FHL-G016-B, FHL-G020, FHL-G021, FHL-G022, FHL-G024, FHL-G025, FHL-G027, FHL-G029 Road ClosuresHighway 1 remains closed north of the San Luis Obispo County line and south of Little Sur River, with no estimated time for reopening. The northern closure of Highway 1 supporting Timber Fire operations has been lifted from Post Mile 56 (south of Little Sur River) to Post Mile 45 (just south of the Big Sur Post Office). Evacuation SheltersCambria: Cambria Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428 *Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect to identify the zone you reside in.             --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Daily Update Spanish (PDF)     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates (YouTube)     |     Smoke UpdatesTotal Acres: 29,831 |31% contained | Total Personnel: 2,287Resources: 61 Crews | 110 Type 3 Engines | 35 Type 6 Engines | 30 Dozers | 12 Helicopters9 Masticators | 13 Tactical Water Tenders   For more information on the Plaskett Fire, visit: Plaskett Fire Inciweb Current Situation: Yesterday, firefighters leveraged favorable weather conditions and moderate fire behavior to make continued progress, increasing containment to 23%. Crews constructed and strengthened control lines, secured areas where firing operations occurred, and used direct attack where terrain and conditions allowed. Strategic firing operations were used to strengthen control lines and create defensible space around threatened structures and critical values. Several Type 1 helicopters supported crews on the ground by using a Mobile Retardant Base to slow the fire’s progression, which allowed firefighters to engage the fire directly. Helicopters also conducted targeted water drops on hotspots to help extinguish active fire and reinforce ground efforts. Type 3 helicopters conducted reconnaissance flights to gather intelligence and support strategic decision-making. Overnight, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) supported firefighters with aerial ignition operations on the southern side of the fire, helping to strengthen control lines and improve operational effectiveness.  Today, crews will build on yesterday’s progress along the southwest flank by tying handline into existing containment features and beginning mop-up in the area. On the northern edge, firefighters will conduct firing operations to address an island of unburnt fuel. To the northeast, control lines are still holding fire that had spread beyond the previously established line earlier in the week. Along the eastern side, crews will continue preparing strategic contingency lines with masticators while fire managers evaluate options to construct dozer lines and conduct direct attack with retardant on the southeast flank. Steep terrain, limited access, and heavy fuels remain challenging, and firefighters are working to strengthen and secure containment features ahead of an expected warming and drying trend next week. The incident continues to receive additional resources and is now supported by two forward operating bases located near active fire operations. Timber Fire Information: For Information on the Timber Fire, please visit:Timber Fire InciwebLos Padres National Forest Facebook Page Weather & Air Quality: Scattered morning clouds, mainly near the coast, will clear by midday leaving sunny skies across the region. Downvalley winds at 3-5 mph will turn upslope in the afternoon, with gusts reaching 7-10 mph. On the ridges, wind will come from the south at 7-10 mph, with gusts up to 15-18 mph.  Temperatures will gradually increase over the weekend but remain below normal into Monday before returning to near normal next week. Increasing moisture late next week will contribute to increased cloud cover and elevated humidity.  Evacuations UPDATED:Monterey County – Evacuation Orders (Leave Now):Zones: MRY‑F034, MRY‑F035, MRY‑F036, MRY‑F037, MRY‑F038, MRY‑G016, FHL-G014, FHL- G017, FHL-G018, FHL- G019, FHL- G023, FHL- G026, FHL- G028, FHL- G012-BMonterey County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):Zones: MRY‑F033, MRY‑G011‑A, MRY‑G012‑A, MRY‑G012‑B, MRY‑G015, MRY- F039, FHL-G004, FHL-G005, FHL-G008, FHL-G009, FHL-G012-A, FHL-G015, FHL-G016, FHL-G016-B, FHL-G020, FHL-G021, FHL-G022, FHL-G024, FHL-G025, FHL-G027, FHL-G029 Road ClosuresHighway 1 remains closed north of the San Luis Obispo County line and south of Little Sur River, with no estimated time for reopening. The northern closure of Highway 1 supporting Timber Fire operations has been lifted from Post Mile 56 (south of Little Sur River) to Post Mile 45 (just south of the Big Sur Post Office). Evacuation SheltersCambria: Cambria Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428 *Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect to identify the zone you reside in.             --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Morning Update Spanish     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates     |     Smoke Updates The Plaskett fire was discovered on August 27, 2026 at around 9:30 AM.  It began burning in a remote and inaccessible area on the southern part of the Monterey District, which allowed the fire to outpace initial attack.  It is currently estimated at 6,241 acres. CURRENT SITUATION:The Plaskett Fire was active all night, and firefighters remained in engaged in structure defense along the Los Burros road overnight, supported by night flying aircraft. Rocks rolling onto Highway 1 remains a concern. Fire crews near Sand Dollar and Plaskett creek executed tactical firing operations overnight as the fire backed toward structures and residences. Firefighters maintained the perimeter near Plaskett Creek, while northern teams opened existing road systems and installed hose lines. On the eastern front, the fire reached the length of the primary dozer line, crossing South Coast Road and resulting in several slop-overs into Fort Hunter Liggett. Ground teams, supported by multiple fuel cycles from night flying helicopters, engaged these slop-overs and conducted defensive firing near Los Burros Road to protect threatened homes and structures. Additionally, crews identified a new 100-foot by 100-foot spot fire across Buckeye Road in the Willow Creek drainage.Priorities for fire operations during the day are the protection of residential areas along the Los Burros ridge and toward Alder Creek. Crews will work to contain the small spot fire while scouting terrain further east of the ridge roads to establish new secondary fuel breaks. Operations will also continue to monitor fire spread backing toward Highway 1 to improve protection for coastal structures.Today, a large resource surge will continue, with firefighters reporting to logistical bases established to support both fires at Haystack, Big Sur, and at Plaskett.  A Mobile Retardant Base is being established on the east side of the fire to assist with aerial support on the fire’s east side. The fire has backed down to Highway 1 and firefighters have continued to focus on structure protection as the fire remains active. A large surge of resources continues to arrive on-scene at the fire. The fire gained the most acreage on the eastern side burning toward Fort Hunter Liggett and to the south, where firefighters are actively engaged in structure defense on Los Burros Road. Night flying helicopters are in place for continued structure protection overnight.Crews not engaged with structure protection continue to open CONTAINMENT line along Prewitt Ridge and along the South Coast Ridge Road. With no fire history in the area in more than 50 years, heavy vegetation is driving the active fire behavior. Weather over the next few days is expected to trend cooler with higher humidity. Firefighters will take advantage of favorable conditions to look for every opportunity possible to use direct containment tactics.WEATHER: No major day over day changes forecast with mostly sunny skies. Smoke shading will be more prevalent on the Plaskett fire. Temperatures running near or a few degrees below normal, mainly in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Humidity readings will trend more seasonable with afternoon minimums 18-28%. General winds from the Northwest 5-10 mph with afternoon ridgetop gusts to 15 mph. Most of the winds over the fire will be diurnally driven and light under 8 mph. The marine layer depth should be around 2000 feet and confined to the immediate coastline after mixing out by 1000 hours.Road CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS: A hard road closure is in effect on State Route 1:  For updates, visit:  https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=1 or https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/AREA CLOSURE:  The Los Padres National Forest has issued an Area Closure for Forest Service managed lands surrounding the Timber and Plaskett Fires.  Full text of the Closure Order, and Closure Order Map. Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly two million acres of central California's scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. The forest stretches across almost 220 miles from north to south and consists of two separate land divisions. The northern division is within Monterey County and northern San Luis Obispo County and includes the beautiful Big Sur Coast and scenic interior areas. The "main division" of the forest includes lands within San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-07 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Daily Update Spanish (PDF)     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates (YouTube)     |     Smoke Updates2026 Plaskett FireIncident UpdateLos Padres National ForestMonday, September 7, 2026 Fire Information: 805-257-9891Email: 2026.Plaskett@firenet.govForest Closure Information: Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order  Linktree: Plaskett Fire Linktree  Total Acres: 29,862 |37% contained | Total Personnel: 2,211Resources: 58 Crews | 110 Type 3 Engines | 35 Type 6 Engines | 31 Dozers | 12 Helicopters9 Masticators | 15 Tactical Water Tenders *Tuesday, September 8th Fire Management will host a virtual Community Meeting at 6:00pm on the following:              Los Padres National Forest Facebook page              California Interagency Incident Management Team 7 YouTube Channel              California Interagency Facebook page (para-Español) For more information on the Plaskett Fire, visit: Plaskett Fire Inciweb or Los Padres National Forest Facebook  Current Situation: The Plaskett fire containment increased to 37%, up six percent from yesterday morning. Helicopters delivered water to cool and knock down hotspots, assisting firefighters on the ground. A helitorch burned out a section of steep terrain, removing fine fuels that would otherwise be a receptive fuel bed with the upcoming hot and dry weather. Heavy equipment widened control lines, while firefighters continued building control and contingency lines along the eastern border ahead of warmer and drier conditions expected this week. Overnight, crews monitored interior smoke and heat and bolstered line security. Today, firefighters on the eastern side of the fire will continue working toward each other from the north and south, with the goal of connecting containment lines. As other portions of the fire become more secure, crews are removing hose and beginning suppression repair on the western side. If conditions remain favorable, firefighters expect to complete burnout operations on the northern side today. The Plaskett Fire remains under a full suppression strategy, with firefighter and public safety continuing to guide all operations.  Weather & Air Quality:  A weak thermal trough will move toward the coast today and Tuesday, bringing light easterly winds. This event will pair with several days of temperatures above normal with humidity around 20% in some areas.    Evacuations:Monterey County – Evacuation Orders (Leave Now):Zones: MRY‑F034, MRY‑F035, MRY‑F036, MRY‑F037, MRY‑F038, MRY‑G016, FHL-G014, FHL- G017, FHL-G018, FHL- G019, FHL- G023, FHL- G026, FHL- G028, FHL- G012-BMonterey County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):Zones: MRY‑F033, MRY‑G011‑A, MRY‑G012‑A, MRY‑G012‑B, MRY‑G015, MRY- F039, FHL-G004, FHL-G005, FHL-G008, FHL-G009, FHL-G012-A, FHL-G015, FHL-G016, FHL-G016-B, FHL-G020, FHL-G021, FHL-G022, FHL-G024, FHL-G025, FHL-G027, FHL-G029San Luis Obispo County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):Zones: SLC 001, SLC 002, SLC 003 Road Closures:Highway 1 remains closed north of the San Luis Obispo County line and south of the Kirk Creek Campground, with no estimated time for reopening.  Evacuation Shelters:Cambria: Cambria Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428 *Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect to identify the zone you reside in.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Morning Update Spanish     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates     |     Smoke Updates The Plaskett fire was discovered on August 27, 2026 at around 9:30 AM.  It began burning in a remote and inaccessible area on the southern part of the Monterey District, which allowed the fire to outpace initial attack.  It is currently estimated at 6,241 acres. CURRENT SITUATION:The Plaskett Fire was active all night, and firefighters remained in engaged in structure defense along the Los Burros road overnight, supported by night flying aircraft. Rocks rolling onto Highway 1 remains a concern. Fire crews near Sand Dollar and Plaskett creek executed tactical firing operations overnight as the fire backed toward structures and residences. Firefighters maintained the perimeter near Plaskett Creek, while northern teams opened existing road systems and installed hose lines. On the eastern front, the fire reached the length of the primary dozer line, crossing South Coast Road and resulting in several slop-overs into Fort Hunter Liggett. Ground teams, supported by multiple fuel cycles from night flying helicopters, engaged these slop-overs and conducted defensive firing near Los Burros Road to protect threatened homes and structures. Additionally, crews identified a new 100-foot by 100-foot spot fire across Buckeye Road in the Willow Creek drainage.Priorities for fire operations during the day are the protection of residential areas along the Los Burros ridge and toward Alder Creek. Crews will work to contain the small spot fire while scouting terrain further east of the ridge roads to establish new secondary fuel breaks. Operations will also continue to monitor fire spread backing toward Highway 1 to improve protection for coastal structures.Today, a large resource surge will continue, with firefighters reporting to logistical bases established to support both fires at Haystack, Big Sur, and at Plaskett.  A Mobile Retardant Base is being established on the east side of the fire to assist with aerial support on the fire’s east side. The fire has backed down to Highway 1 and firefighters have continued to focus on structure protection as the fire remains active. A large surge of resources continues to arrive on-scene at the fire. The fire gained the most acreage on the eastern side burning toward Fort Hunter Liggett and to the south, where firefighters are actively engaged in structure defense on Los Burros Road. Night flying helicopters are in place for continued structure protection overnight.Crews not engaged with structure protection continue to open CONTAINMENT line along Prewitt Ridge and along the South Coast Ridge Road. With no fire history in the area in more than 50 years, heavy vegetation is driving the active fire behavior. Weather over the next few days is expected to trend cooler with higher humidity. Firefighters will take advantage of favorable conditions to look for every opportunity possible to use direct containment tactics.WEATHER: No major day over day changes forecast with mostly sunny skies. Smoke shading will be more prevalent on the Plaskett fire. Temperatures running near or a few degrees below normal, mainly in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Humidity readings will trend more seasonable with afternoon minimums 18-28%. General winds from the Northwest 5-10 mph with afternoon ridgetop gusts to 15 mph. Most of the winds over the fire will be diurnally driven and light under 8 mph. The marine layer depth should be around 2000 feet and confined to the immediate coastline after mixing out by 1000 hours.Road CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS: A hard road closure is in effect on State Route 1:  For updates, visit:  https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=1 or https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/AREA CLOSURE:  The Los Padres National Forest has issued an Area Closure for Forest Service managed lands surrounding the Timber and Plaskett Fires.  Full text of the Closure Order, and Closure Order Map. Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly two million acres of central California's scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. The forest stretches across almost 220 miles from north to south and consists of two separate land divisions. The northern division is within Monterey County and northern San Luis Obispo County and includes the beautiful Big Sur Coast and scenic interior areas. The "main division" of the forest includes lands within San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-07 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Daily Update Spanish (PDF)     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates (YouTube)     |     Smoke Updates2026 Plaskett FireIncident UpdateLos Padres National ForestMonday, September 7, 2026 Fire Information: 805-257-9891Email: 2026.Plaskett@firenet.govForest Closure Information: Monterey Ranger District Emergency Closure Order  Linktree: Plaskett Fire Linktree  Total Acres: 29,862 |37% contained | Total Personnel: 2,211Resources: 58 Crews | 110 Type 3 Engines | 35 Type 6 Engines | 31 Dozers | 12 Helicopters9 Masticators | 15 Tactical Water Tenders *Tuesday, September 8th Fire Management will host a virtual Community Meeting at 6:00pm on the following:              Los Padres National Forest Facebook page              California Interagency Incident Management Team 7 YouTube Channel              California Interagency Facebook page (para-Español) For more information on the Plaskett Fire, visit: Plaskett Fire Inciweb or Los Padres National Forest Facebook  Current Situation: The Plaskett fire containment increased to 37%, up six percent from yesterday morning. Helicopters delivered water to cool and knock down hotspots, assisting firefighters on the ground. A helitorch burned out a section of steep terrain, removing fine fuels that would otherwise be a receptive fuel bed with the upcoming hot and dry weather. Heavy equipment widened control lines, while firefighters continued building control and contingency lines along the eastern border ahead of warmer and drier conditions expected this week. Overnight, crews monitored interior smoke and heat and bolstered line security. Today, firefighters on the eastern side of the fire will continue working toward each other from the north and south, with the goal of connecting containment lines. As other portions of the fire become more secure, crews are removing hose and beginning suppression repair on the western side. If conditions remain favorable, firefighters expect to complete burnout operations on the northern side today. The Plaskett Fire remains under a full suppression strategy, with firefighter and public safety continuing to guide all operations.  Weather & Air Quality:  A weak thermal trough will move toward the coast today and Tuesday, bringing light easterly winds. This event will pair with several days of temperatures above normal with humidity around 20% in some areas.    Evacuations:Monterey County – Evacuation Orders (Leave Now):Zones: MRY‑F034, MRY‑F035, MRY‑F036, MRY‑F037, MRY‑F038, MRY‑G016, FHL-G014, FHL- G017, FHL-G018, FHL- G019, FHL- G023, FHL- G026, FHL- G028, FHL- G012-BMonterey County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):Zones: MRY‑F033, MRY‑G011‑A, MRY‑G012‑A, MRY‑G012‑B, MRY‑G015, MRY- F039, FHL-G004, FHL-G005, FHL-G008, FHL-G009, FHL-G012-A, FHL-G015, FHL-G016, FHL-G016-B, FHL-G020, FHL-G021, FHL-G022, FHL-G024, FHL-G025, FHL-G027, FHL-G029San Luis Obispo County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):Zones: SLC 001, SLC 002, SLC 003 Road Closures:Highway 1 remains closed north of the San Luis Obispo County line and south of the Kirk Creek Campground, with no estimated time for reopening.  Evacuation Shelters:Cambria: Cambria Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428 *Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect to identify the zone you reside in.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Morning Update Spanish     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates     |     Smoke Updates The Plaskett fire was discovered on August 27, 2026 at around 9:30 AM.  It began burning in a remote and inaccessible area on the southern part of the Monterey District, which allowed the fire to outpace initial attack.  It is currently estimated at 6,241 acres. CURRENT SITUATION:The Plaskett Fire was active all night, and firefighters remained in engaged in structure defense along the Los Burros road overnight, supported by night flying aircraft. Rocks rolling onto Highway 1 remains a concern. Fire crews near Sand Dollar and Plaskett creek executed tactical firing operations overnight as the fire backed toward structures and residences. Firefighters maintained the perimeter near Plaskett Creek, while northern teams opened existing road systems and installed hose lines. On the eastern front, the fire reached the length of the primary dozer line, crossing South Coast Road and resulting in several slop-overs into Fort Hunter Liggett. Ground teams, supported by multiple fuel cycles from night flying helicopters, engaged these slop-overs and conducted defensive firing near Los Burros Road to protect threatened homes and structures. Additionally, crews identified a new 100-foot by 100-foot spot fire across Buckeye Road in the Willow Creek drainage.Priorities for fire operations during the day are the protection of residential areas along the Los Burros ridge and toward Alder Creek. Crews will work to contain the small spot fire while scouting terrain further east of the ridge roads to establish new secondary fuel breaks. Operations will also continue to monitor fire spread backing toward Highway 1 to improve protection for coastal structures.Today, a large resource surge will continue, with firefighters reporting to logistical bases established to support both fires at Haystack, Big Sur, and at Plaskett.  A Mobile Retardant Base is being established on the east side of the fire to assist with aerial support on the fire’s east side. The fire has backed down to Highway 1 and firefighters have continued to focus on structure protection as the fire remains active. A large surge of resources continues to arrive on-scene at the fire. The fire gained the most acreage on the eastern side burning toward Fort Hunter Liggett and to the south, where firefighters are actively engaged in structure defense on Los Burros Road. Night flying helicopters are in place for continued structure protection overnight.Crews not engaged with structure protection continue to open CONTAINMENT line along Prewitt Ridge and along the South Coast Ridge Road. With no fire history in the area in more than 50 years, heavy vegetation is driving the active fire behavior. Weather over the next few days is expected to trend cooler with higher humidity. Firefighters will take advantage of favorable conditions to look for every opportunity possible to use direct containment tactics.WEATHER: No major day over day changes forecast with mostly sunny skies. Smoke shading will be more prevalent on the Plaskett fire. Temperatures running near or a few degrees below normal, mainly in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Humidity readings will trend more seasonable with afternoon minimums 18-28%. General winds from the Northwest 5-10 mph with afternoon ridgetop gusts to 15 mph. Most of the winds over the fire will be diurnally driven and light under 8 mph. The marine layer depth should be around 2000 feet and confined to the immediate coastline after mixing out by 1000 hours.Road CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS: A hard road closure is in effect on State Route 1:  For updates, visit:  https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=1 or https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/AREA CLOSURE:  The Los Padres National Forest has issued an Area Closure for Forest Service managed lands surrounding the Timber and Plaskett Fires.  Full text of the Closure Order, and Closure Order Map. Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly two million acres of central California's scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. The forest stretches across almost 220 miles from north to south and consists of two separate land divisions. The northern division is within Monterey County and northern San Luis Obispo County and includes the beautiful Big Sur Coast and scenic interior areas. The "main division" of the forest includes lands within San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Morning Update Spanish     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates     |     Smoke Updates The Plaskett fire was discovered on August 27, 2026 at around 9:30 AM.  It began burning in a remote and inaccessible area on the southern part of the Monterey District, which allowed the fire to outpace initial attack.  It is currently estimated at 6,241 acres. CURRENT SITUATION:The Plaskett Fire was active all night, and firefighters remained in engaged in structure defense along the Los Burros road overnight, supported by night flying aircraft. Rocks rolling onto Highway 1 remains a concern. Fire crews near Sand Dollar and Plaskett creek executed tactical firing operations overnight as the fire backed toward structures and residences. Firefighters maintained the perimeter near Plaskett Creek, while northern teams opened existing road systems and installed hose lines. On the eastern front, the fire reached the length of the primary dozer line, crossing South Coast Road and resulting in several slop-overs into Fort Hunter Liggett. Ground teams, supported by multiple fuel cycles from night flying helicopters, engaged these slop-overs and conducted defensive firing near Los Burros Road to protect threatened homes and structures. Additionally, crews identified a new 100-foot by 100-foot spot fire across Buckeye Road in the Willow Creek drainage.Priorities for fire operations during the day are the protection of residential areas along the Los Burros ridge and toward Alder Creek. Crews will work to contain the small spot fire while scouting terrain further east of the ridge roads to establish new secondary fuel breaks. Operations will also continue to monitor fire spread backing toward Highway 1 to improve protection for coastal structures.Today, a large resource surge will continue, with firefighters reporting to logistical bases established to support both fires at Haystack, Big Sur, and at Plaskett.  A Mobile Retardant Base is being established on the east side of the fire to assist with aerial support on the fire’s east side. The fire has backed down to Highway 1 and firefighters have continued to focus on structure protection as the fire remains active. A large surge of resources continues to arrive on-scene at the fire. The fire gained the most acreage on the eastern side burning toward Fort Hunter Liggett and to the south, where firefighters are actively engaged in structure defense on Los Burros Road. Night flying helicopters are in place for continued structure protection overnight.Crews not engaged with structure protection continue to open CONTAINMENT line along Prewitt Ridge and along the South Coast Ridge Road. With no fire history in the area in more than 50 years, heavy vegetation is driving the active fire behavior. Weather over the next few days is expected to trend cooler with higher humidity. Firefighters will take advantage of favorable conditions to look for every opportunity possible to use direct containment tactics.WEATHER: No major day over day changes forecast with mostly sunny skies. Smoke shading will be more prevalent on the Plaskett fire. Temperatures running near or a few degrees below normal, mainly in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Humidity readings will trend more seasonable with afternoon minimums 18-28%. General winds from the Northwest 5-10 mph with afternoon ridgetop gusts to 15 mph. Most of the winds over the fire will be diurnally driven and light under 8 mph. The marine layer depth should be around 2000 feet and confined to the immediate coastline after mixing out by 1000 hours.Road CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS: A hard road closure is in effect on State Route 1:  For updates, visit:  https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=1 or https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/AREA CLOSURE:  The Los Padres National Forest has issued an Area Closure for Forest Service managed lands surrounding the Timber and Plaskett Fires.  Full text of the Closure Order, and Closure Order Map. Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly two million acres of central California's scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. The forest stretches across almost 220 miles from north to south and consists of two separate land divisions. The northern division is within Monterey County and northern San Luis Obispo County and includes the beautiful Big Sur Coast and scenic interior areas. The "main division" of the forest includes lands within San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Morning Update Spanish     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates     |     Smoke Updates The Plaskett fire was discovered on August 27, 2026 at around 9:30 AM.  It began burning in a remote and inaccessible area on the southern part of the Monterey District, which allowed the fire to outpace initial attack.  It is currently estimated at 6,241 acres. CURRENT SITUATION:The Plaskett Fire was active all night, and firefighters remained in engaged in structure defense along the Los Burros road overnight, supported by night flying aircraft. Rocks rolling onto Highway 1 remains a concern. Fire crews near Sand Dollar and Plaskett creek executed tactical firing operations overnight as the fire backed toward structures and residences. Firefighters maintained the perimeter near Plaskett Creek, while northern teams opened existing road systems and installed hose lines. On the eastern front, the fire reached the length of the primary dozer line, crossing South Coast Road and resulting in several slop-overs into Fort Hunter Liggett. Ground teams, supported by multiple fuel cycles from night flying helicopters, engaged these slop-overs and conducted defensive firing near Los Burros Road to protect threatened homes and structures. Additionally, crews identified a new 100-foot by 100-foot spot fire across Buckeye Road in the Willow Creek drainage.Priorities for fire operations during the day are the protection of residential areas along the Los Burros ridge and toward Alder Creek. Crews will work to contain the small spot fire while scouting terrain further east of the ridge roads to establish new secondary fuel breaks. Operations will also continue to monitor fire spread backing toward Highway 1 to improve protection for coastal structures.Today, a large resource surge will continue, with firefighters reporting to logistical bases established to support both fires at Haystack, Big Sur, and at Plaskett.  A Mobile Retardant Base is being established on the east side of the fire to assist with aerial support on the fire’s east side. The fire has backed down to Highway 1 and firefighters have continued to focus on structure protection as the fire remains active. A large surge of resources continues to arrive on-scene at the fire. The fire gained the most acreage on the eastern side burning toward Fort Hunter Liggett and to the south, where firefighters are actively engaged in structure defense on Los Burros Road. Night flying helicopters are in place for continued structure protection overnight.Crews not engaged with structure protection continue to open CONTAINMENT line along Prewitt Ridge and along the South Coast Ridge Road. With no fire history in the area in more than 50 years, heavy vegetation is driving the active fire behavior. Weather over the next few days is expected to trend cooler with higher humidity. Firefighters will take advantage of favorable conditions to look for every opportunity possible to use direct containment tactics.WEATHER: No major day over day changes forecast with mostly sunny skies. Smoke shading will be more prevalent on the Plaskett fire. Temperatures running near or a few degrees below normal, mainly in the mid 70s to mid 80s. Humidity readings will trend more seasonable with afternoon minimums 18-28%. General winds from the Northwest 5-10 mph with afternoon ridgetop gusts to 15 mph. Most of the winds over the fire will be diurnally driven and light under 8 mph. The marine layer depth should be around 2000 feet and confined to the immediate coastline after mixing out by 1000 hours.Road CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS: A hard road closure is in effect on State Route 1:  For updates, visit:  https://roads.dot.ca.gov/?roadnumber=1 or https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/AREA CLOSURE:  The Los Padres National Forest has issued an Area Closure for Forest Service managed lands surrounding the Timber and Plaskett Fires.  Full text of the Closure Order, and Closure Order Map. Los Padres National Forest encompasses nearly two million acres of central California's scenic Coast and Transverse Ranges. The forest stretches across almost 220 miles from north to south and consists of two separate land divisions. The northern division is within Monterey County and northern San Luis Obispo County and includes the beautiful Big Sur Coast and scenic interior areas. The "main division" of the forest includes lands within San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Kern Counties. --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Los Padres National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 54 20 Longitude: 121° 24 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Daily Update (PDF)     |    Daily Update Spanish (PDF)     |     Daily Maps (PDF)     |     Video Updates (YouTube)     |     Smoke UpdatesTotal Acres: 29,831 |31% contained | Total Personnel: 2,287Resources: 61 Crews | 110 Type 3 Engines | 35 Type 6 Engines | 30 Dozers | 12 Helicopters9 Masticators | 13 Tactical Water Tenders   For more information on the Plaskett Fire, visit: Plaskett Fire Inciweb Current Situation: Yesterday, firefighters leveraged favorable weather conditions and moderate fire behavior to make continued progress, increasing containment to 23%. Crews constructed and strengthened control lines, secured areas where firing operations occurred, and used direct attack where terrain and conditions allowed. Strategic firing operations were used to strengthen control lines and create defensible space around threatened structures and critical values. Several Type 1 helicopters supported crews on the ground by using a Mobile Retardant Base to slow the fire’s progression, which allowed firefighters to engage the fire directly. Helicopters also conducted targeted water drops on hotspots to help extinguish active fire and reinforce ground efforts. Type 3 helicopters conducted reconnaissance flights to gather intelligence and support strategic decision-making. Overnight, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) supported firefighters with aerial ignition operations on the southern side of the fire, helping to strengthen control lines and improve operational effectiveness.  Today, crews will build on yesterday’s progress along the southwest flank by tying handline into existing containment features and beginning mop-up in the area. On the northern edge, firefighters will conduct firing operations to address an island of unburnt fuel. To the northeast, control lines are still holding fire that had spread beyond the previously established line earlier in the week. Along the eastern side, crews will continue preparing strategic contingency lines with masticators while fire managers evaluate options to construct dozer lines and conduct direct attack with retardant on the southeast flank. Steep terrain, limited access, and heavy fuels remain challenging, and firefighters are working to strengthen and secure containment features ahead of an expected warming and drying trend next week. The incident continues to receive additional resources and is now supported by two forward operating bases located near active fire operations. Timber Fire Information: For Information on the Timber Fire, please visit:Timber Fire InciwebLos Padres National Forest Facebook Page Weather & Air Quality: Scattered morning clouds, mainly near the coast, will clear by midday leaving sunny skies across the region. Downvalley winds at 3-5 mph will turn upslope in the afternoon, with gusts reaching 7-10 mph. On the ridges, wind will come from the south at 7-10 mph, with gusts up to 15-18 mph.  Temperatures will gradually increase over the weekend but remain below normal into Monday before returning to near normal next week. Increasing moisture late next week will contribute to increased cloud cover and elevated humidity.  Evacuations UPDATED:Monterey County – Evacuation Orders (Leave Now):Zones: MRY‑F034, MRY‑F035, MRY‑F036, MRY‑F037, MRY‑F038, MRY‑G016, FHL-G014, FHL- G017, FHL-G018, FHL- G019, FHL- G023, FHL- G026, FHL- G028, FHL- G012-BMonterey County – Evacuation Warnings (Prepare to Go):Zones: MRY‑F033, MRY‑G011‑A, MRY‑G012‑A, MRY‑G012‑B, MRY‑G015, MRY- F039, FHL-G004, FHL-G005, FHL-G008, FHL-G009, FHL-G012-A, FHL-G015, FHL-G016, FHL-G016-B, FHL-G020, FHL-G021, FHL-G022, FHL-G024, FHL-G025, FHL-G027, FHL-G029 Road ClosuresHighway 1 remains closed north of the San Luis Obispo County line and south of Little Sur River, with no estimated time for reopening. The northern closure of Highway 1 supporting Timber Fire operations has been lifted from Post Mile 56 (south of Little Sur River) to Post Mile 45 (just south of the Big Sur Post Office). Evacuation SheltersCambria: Cambria Veterans Memorial Building, 1000 Main Street, Cambria, CA 93428 *Everyone in areas of active fires should “Know Your Zone.” Go to Genasys Protect to identify the zone you reside in.             --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-plaskett-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire is threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire is threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire was threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern. BLM Type 4 IMT will shadow on 09/05/26 and assume command of the fire at 0700, Sunday09/06/26.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire was threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern. BLM Type 4 IMT will shadow on 09/05/26 and assume command of the fire at 0700, Sunday09/06/26.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire was threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern. BLM Type 4 IMT will shadow on 09/05/26 and assume command of the fire at 0700, Sunday09/06/26.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire was threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern. BLM Type 4 IMT will shadow on 09/05/26 and assume command of the fire at 0700, Sunday09/06/26.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire was threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern. BLM Type 4 IMT will shadow on 09/05/26 and assume command of the fire at 0700, Sunday09/06/26.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire is threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire is threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) BLM Northern CA District. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 41° 37 49 Longitude: 119° 54 58 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The S-1 Vya Fire was reported at 8:59 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026. A Type 3 Incident Command Team along with local firefighting resources conducted fire suppression operations during the initial attack and extended attack phase of the fire. High winds and dry fuels contributed to the fire's rapid growth. California Interagency Incident Management Team 2 assumed command of the incident at 6 p.m. Aug. 27, 2026.The fire has impacted local roads including highway 34, grazing allotments, along with Sage-Grouse habitat. Evacuations remain in place due to fire impact on structures, additional structures remain threatened including the community of Vya. Fire is burning on both private and BLM lands. The fire is threatening Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The Ruby pipeline and WAPA power transmission lines run north to south are just east of the fire, remain a concern.   --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/canod-s1-vya-fire

Fire managers are responding to two lightning fires in a remote areas Olympic National Park. The Mount Tom Creek Fire has burned 69 acres 5 miles west-northwest of Mount Olympus. The Mt. Barnes Fire has burned 0.5 acres 1.5 miles southeast of Mt. Barnes. Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. Backpackers are encouraged to consider alternative routes to the Hoh River Trail should fire activity increase. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 487BC261-D8E4-4740-9E89-B71B9E784521

Fire managers are responding to two lightning fires in a remote areas Olympic National Park. The Mount Tom Creek Fire has burned 69 acres 5 miles west-northwest of Mount Olympus. The Mt. Barnes Fire has burned 0.5 acres 1.5 miles southeast of Mt. Barnes. Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. Backpackers are encouraged to consider alternative routes to the Hoh River Trail should fire activity increase. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 487BC261-D8E4-4740-9E89-B71B9E784521

Fire managers are responding to two lightning fires in a remote areas Olympic National Park. The Mount Tom Creek Fire has burned 69 acres 5 miles west-northwest of Mount Olympus. The Mt. Barnes Fire has burned 0.5 acres 1.5 miles southeast of Mt. Barnes. Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. Backpackers are encouraged to consider alternative routes to the Hoh River Trail should fire activity increase. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 487BC261-D8E4-4740-9E89-B71B9E784521

Fire managers are responding to two lightning fires in a remote areas Olympic National Park. The Mount Tom Creek Fire has burned 69 acres 5 miles west-northwest of Mount Olympus. The Mt. Barnes Fire has burned 0.5 acres 1.5 miles southeast of Mt. Barnes. Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. Backpackers are encouraged to consider alternative routes to the Hoh River Trail should fire activity increase. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 487BC261-D8E4-4740-9E89-B71B9E784521

Fire managers are responding to two lightning fires in a remote areas Olympic National Park. The Mount Tom Creek Fire has burned 69 acres 5 miles west-northwest of Mount Olympus. The Mt. Barnes Fire has burned 0.5 acres 1.5 miles southeast of Mt. Barnes. Firefighters are using indirect confinement tactics as part of a full-suppression strategy. Backpackers are encouraged to consider alternative routes to the Hoh River Trail should fire activity increase. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 487BC261-D8E4-4740-9E89-B71B9E784521

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. The fire is now in a suppression repair status.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-29 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. Direct ground engagement remains unsafe in the heavy mixed-conifer stands and steep canyons. Crews are constructing containment lines on the plateau and utilizing natural barriers such as bare canyon walls and ridges to hold the fire in the steep canyons.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. The fire is now in a suppression repair status.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. The fire is now in a suppression repair status.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. The fire is now in a suppression repair status.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

Last updated: 2026-08-30 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Uintah and Ouray Agency. --- State: Utah --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 22 11 Longitude: 109° 55 24 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Slough Canyon Fire started on Saturday, August 15th in a remote area of the Book Cliffs on Uintah and Ouray Tribal Lands. Initial attack response to the fire included two helicopters and two engines. This is a full suppression fire where firefighter safety continues to be the highest priority. The fire is now in a suppression repair status.  --- Source: InciWeb | http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/utuoa-slough-canyon

A lightning fire is burning near a ridgeline approximately 1 mile north of Maiden Peak. The fire is less than one acre in size. Fire managers are responding and ordering resources to assess other potential lightning starts within the park. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 903A1EDF-B3E3-4813-B06D-91D85FC5F4AE

Fire managers are responding to a lightning fire in a remote area 1.5 miles southwest of Mt. Barnes. The fire is less than one acre. Crews continue to use helicopter‑delivered water drops to support ongoing fire suppression efforts. There are no closures or evacuation orders. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: A978953B-0DE9-4D76-9047-F4E08A99A510

Fire managers are responding to a lightning fire in a remote area 1.5 miles southwest of Mt. Barnes. The fire is less than one acre. Crews continue to use helicopter‑delivered water drops to support ongoing fire suppression efforts. There are no closures or evacuation orders. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: A978953B-0DE9-4D76-9047-F4E08A99A510

A lightning fire is burning near a ridgeline approximately 1 mile north of Maiden Peak. The fire is less than one acre in size. Fire managers are responding and ordering resources to assess other potential lightning starts within the park. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 903A1EDF-B3E3-4813-B06D-91D85FC5F4AE

A lightning fire is burning near a ridgeline approximately 1 mile north of Maiden Peak. The fire is less than one acre in size. Fire managers are responding and ordering resources to assess other potential lightning starts within the park. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 903A1EDF-B3E3-4813-B06D-91D85FC5F4AE

A lightning fire is burning near a ridgeline approximately 1 mile north of Maiden Peak. The fire is less than one acre in size. Fire managers are responding and ordering resources to assess other potential lightning starts within the park. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 903A1EDF-B3E3-4813-B06D-91D85FC5F4AE

A lightning fire is burning near a ridgeline approximately 1 mile north of Maiden Peak. The fire is less than one acre in size. Fire managers are responding and ordering resources to assess other potential lightning starts within the park. There are no evacuation orders or closures. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: 903A1EDF-B3E3-4813-B06D-91D85FC5F4AE

Fire managers are responding to a lightning fire in a remote area 1.5 miles southwest of Mt. Barnes. The fire is less than one acre. Crews continue to use helicopter‑delivered water drops to support ongoing fire suppression efforts. There are no closures or evacuation orders. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: A978953B-0DE9-4D76-9047-F4E08A99A510

Fire managers are responding to a lightning fire in a remote area 1.5 miles southwest of Mt. Barnes. The fire is less than one acre. Crews continue to use helicopter‑delivered water drops to support ongoing fire suppression efforts. There are no closures or evacuation orders. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: A978953B-0DE9-4D76-9047-F4E08A99A510

Fire managers are responding to a lightning fire in a remote area 1.5 miles southwest of Mt. Barnes. The fire is less than one acre. Crews continue to use helicopter‑delivered water drops to support ongoing fire suppression efforts. There are no closures or evacuation orders. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: A978953B-0DE9-4D76-9047-F4E08A99A510

Fire managers are responding to a lightning fire in a remote area 1.5 miles southwest of Mt. Barnes. The fire is less than one acre. Crews dropped water buckets on Friday. There are no closures or evacuation orders. Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available. --- Source: NPS Alerts (olym) | Alert ID: A978953B-0DE9-4D76-9047-F4E08A99A510