Timber Fire In California's Big Sur Grows; Evacuations, Park Closures In Effect

CBS Bay Area

August 12, 2026

The Timber Fire burning in Big Sur continued to grow Tuesday, officials said, as evacuations and park closures are in effect for parts of the rugged portion of California's Central Coast.

As of 11:29 a.m. Tuesday, Cal Fire said the fire had burned 2,478 acres, with containment at 5%. The fire was first reported around 9:40 p.m. Saturday in the Los Padres National Forest southeast of Loma Vista.

Officials said 259 structures are threatened, but there are no immediate reports of structures being destroyed.

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