Plaskett Fire grows as crews battle nearby Timber Fire

United States

First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 1:46 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 4, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The Plaskett Fire is growing while crews make progress containing the Timber Fire. The supplied report provides no size, casualty or evacuation details.

SO WHAT?

Growth of an active wildfire can threaten nearby communities and infrastructure, though the current wider impact is unclear.

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COVERAGE

Reports behind this event

ksbw.comen

Monterey County eases Timber Fire orders near Big Sur

Sep 4, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

pressdemocrat.comen

Highway 1 reopens in Big Sur in time for Labor Day weekend as crews make progress on Timber Fire

Sep 3, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC

kazu.orgen

Plaskett fire continues growing, 'roadless rule' under threat

Sep 3, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC

cbsnews.comen

Firefighters make progress on Timber Fire in Big Sur while Plaskett Fire rages on

Sep 3, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC

newtimesslo.comen

Plaskett Fire grows as crews make progress on Timber Fire

Sep 3, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC