Current Emergency Information

2026 Timber Fire - Plaskett Fire

Alerts, Warnings, and Evacuations

Fire Incident Information

For most up-to-date information from responding agencies

• CALFire Timber Fire Incident Page
• USFS Timber Fire Incident

• CALFire Plaskett Fire Incident Page
• USFS Plaskett Fire Incident Page

Highway 1 Closure

Effective Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:00 AM, the northern closure of Highway 1 (MM 56.0 to MM 45.0) will be lifted in its entirety.

To ensure public safety and facilitate firefighting efforts for the Plaskett Fire, the California Highway Patrol will continue to implement a hard closure of Highway between MM19.0 (Kirk Creek Campground) and MM 0.0 (Countyline). Caltrans will continue to evaluate and clear any potential hazards before reopening the highway near the Plaskett Fire.

Caltrans will evaluate and clear any potential hazards before reopening the highway. Updates available at Caltrans quick maps.

Evacuation and Warnings:

When an Evacuation Warning is issued, assume an evacuation order could follow. This is your window to get ready: pack a go-bag, gather essential items, and make arrangements, especially if you have pets, large animals, or if you need extra time or assistance to leave. All previously issued Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings remain in effect.

An Evacuation Order means those in a specific area should leave immediately. If you feel that your life is in danger, do not wait for an emergency notification to take action. If your situation requires more time to evacuate than an immediate order to leave allows, consider leaving early to avoid delays due to traffic congestion.

A Shelter-in-Place Order means those who choose to stay must be prepared to sustain themselves for at least 7 days. If you cannot self-sustain for 7 days, leave the area  immediately. 

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More info: alertmry.org/alerts

PG&E Outage Information

Get outage status in the PG&E service area. https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/

Air Quality Information

The Timber Fire will affect air quality as it burns along the Big Sur coast.  Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) continuously measures the airborne particulate matter in the region through the wildfire smoke sensor network.  Air sensor readings and wildfire smoke information can be found at: Wildfire Smoke Sensor Network Information and Resources - Monterey Bay Air Resources District  For more information about the effects of wildfire smoke, visit Wildfire Smoke

Immediate Wildfire Safety Information

California Department of Public Health has information about health effects of wildfire smoke and steps you can take to prepare, respond and mitigate health issues. 

Food safety during a power outage. https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/food-safety-during-power-outage  

Emergency Alerts

• Register to receive emergency alerts from Alert Monterey County. Sign up at www.alertmontereycounty.org
• To view all emergency alerts visit the Alert Monterey County Notification Feed

Information, Resources, and Assistance

Shelters

Temporary Emergency Shelter locations: 

• Cambria Shelter Location (on standby): Santa Rosa Church, 1174 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428 - Call the TEP (see below) for more information.

Animal Evacuation & Sheltering

SPCA Monterey County is providing emergency rescue and sheltering support for animals impacted by the fires:

• Small Household Pets: Accepted directly at official Emergency Shelter Locations.

• Horses, Barn Animals & Livestock: Call SPCA Monterey County at 831-373-2631 (8 AM to 5 PM) or our after-hours emergency line at 831-646-5534 for assistance and sheltering locations. 

Temporary Evacuation Points (TEP)

Virtual Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP) will be operated 8 am to 6 pm from the Carmel Valley Branch Library.  

To call the TEP for information about evacuations and sheltering, please call 831-647-7760 or 800-322-6884 and press 1, then 4 to reach the Library.

The Temporary Evacuation Point can provide updated and reliable information on evacuation orders and warnings, refer evacuees to congregate shelter, and provide updated information on other aspects of the current emergency.

Donations to assist communities affected by the fire

The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has activated the Monterey County Fire Relief Fund to assist communities affected by the Timber Fire in Big Sur in Monterey County, CA. Learn more or make a donation at give.cfmco.org/firerelief.

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