Plaskett and Timber Fires Scorch 33,000 Acres in Monterey County
Plaskett and Timber Fires Scorch 33,000 Acres in Monterey County
US · Published Aug 31, 2026
Two wildfires, the Plaskett and Timber fires, are burning in Monterey County, California, having collectively scorched over 33,000 acres as of Sunday.
The Plaskett Fire, which started near Fort Hunter Liggett, has grown to 8,241 acres with only 1% containment.

Impact & Risks

The fires are threatening homes and structures, particularly near Los Burros Road and the Ventana Wilderness area. While no major structures have been reported destroyed, the fires have forced hundreds to evacuate and disrupted travel along Highway 1. The National Wildfire Preparedness Level is at its highest, indicating strained resources and severe wildfire activity across the U.S. The fires highlight the increasing challenges of managing wildfires in areas with dense, decades-old vegetation.

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