Evacuations ordered as Plaskett and Timber fires burn in Monterey County

United States

First seen: Sep 1, 2026, 7:46 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 5:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The Plaskett and Timber wildfires have prompted evacuations in Monterey County. The supplied reports do not state the evacuation size, containment or casualties.

SO WHAT?

Evacuations indicate an immediate threat to residents and disruption in the affected area.

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ksby.comen

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Sep 2, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

abc30.comen

Wildfire sparked by crash prompts evacuation orders in Mariposa County

Sep 1, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC

kcra.comen

Plaskett Fire evacuations, map for Monterey County wildfire

Sep 1, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC

kcra.comen

Timber Fire evacuations, map for Monterey County wildfire

Sep 1, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC