Crime & Safety
Plaskett Fire Nearly Doubles In Size As Crews Continue Battling Wildfires In California's Big Sur
It's burning in steep, rugged terrain with thick vegetation, which makes it hard for ground crews to reach," officials said.
September 1, 2026
Two wildfires in California's Big Sur region that have burned tens of thousands of acres continued to grow over the weekend, with one fire nearly doubling in size, officials said.
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According to Cal Fire, the Plaskett Fire has burned 15,479 acres as of Monday morning, up from 8,241 acres on Sunday morning. Containment is at 1%.
"It grew fast, nearly doubling in size during the last operational period. It's burning in steep, rugged terrain with thick vegetation, which makes it hard for ground crews to reach," officials said. "The fire has been pushing toward Highway 1 and moving east into the interior, and there's ongoing concern it could keep spreading south."
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