Big Sur Plaskett Fire grows and prompts evacuation orders

United States

First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 11:47 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The Plaskett Fire near Big Sur has grown to 120 acres and prompted evacuation orders. A separate Timber Fire is also associated with evacuations, while another reported fire near Wills Point is fully contained.

SO WHAT?

New evacuation orders show an immediate threat to communities and property despite containment of another fire.

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COVERAGE

Reports behind this event

wbap.comen

Wildfire Near Wills Point Burns 659 Acres, Fully Contained

Aug 28, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

pressdemocrat.comen

Map: Timber Fire and Plaskett Fire evacuations in Big Sur

Aug 28, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

ksbw.comen

Big Sur Plaskett Fire grows to 120 acres, orders evacuations

Aug 28, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC

applevalleynewsnow.comen

Hagen Fire now officially over 60,000 acres, containment up to 33%

Aug 28, 2026, 11:47 AM UTC