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Second Big Sur fire grows rapidly toward Highway 1

A second wildfire in Big Sur is growing rapidly and moving toward Highway 1.

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The fire could threaten a major coastal road and nearby communities, causing evacuations or travel disruption.

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  1. Second fire growing rapidly in Big Sur barrels towa Highway 1 ↗latimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
  2. Plaskett Fire near Big Sur burns toward Highway 1 in Monterey County ↗nypost.com · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 3:47 PM UTC

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