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Wildfire spreads near Big Sur as containment levels are tracked
United States
First seen: Aug 27, 2026, 5:32 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Plaskett Fire is spreading near Big Sur, with wildfire maps showing its containment status.
SO WHAT?
The fire poses an expanding threat to communities, property and regional travel in California.
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Reports behind this event
eastbaytimes.comen
Big Sur Fire: Highway 1 closes again as firefighters use "dragon eggs" to slow spread of the Timber Fire
Aug 28, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC
santacruzsentinel.comen
Highway 1 closed in Big Sur again as Timber and Plaskett fires burn
Aug 28, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
newsweek.comen
Timber Fire Map Shows Wildfire Containment Levels in Big Sur as Plaskett Fire Spreads
Aug 27, 2026, 5:32 PM UTC