Plaskett Fire Becomes California's Third-Largest Wildfire
Plaskett Fire Becomes California's Third-Largest Wildfire
US · Published Sep 2, 2026
The Plaskett fire in Big Sur, California, has rapidly expanded, overtaking the Timber fire in size and becoming the state's third-largest wildfire by acreage.
As of Tuesday evening, the Plaskett fire had burned 29,000 acres, with only 1% containment.

Impact & Risks

Nearly 1,100 people have been evacuated due to the Timber fire, while the Plaskett fire is burning in a more remote area. The fires have disrupted travel and tourism, with Highway 1 closures and evacuations affecting local businesses and landmarks. Dense vegetation and steep terrain are making firefighting efforts challenging, and the fires pose risks to homes and infrastructure in the affected areas. However, cooler temperatures and higher humidity in the coming days may help mitigate the spread.

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