As Carmel Fire Rages, Newsom Grabs Federal Assistance

CARMEL, CA — The Carmel Fire began Tuesday night as a rapidly spreading vegetation fire that burned through 1,200 acres with 0% containment. In response, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that the state had secured resources to help battle the fire.

The Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will help free up more resources and personnel to suppress the blaze burning in Monterey County.

The grant is provided through the president's Disaster Relief Fund and can help local and state agencies responding to the wildfire apply for a 75% reimbursement of costs to fight the fire.

The fire has threatened over 300 structures but was reduced to 742 acres as of Wednesday morning, according to KSBW 8.

Evacuation

Orders were issued for residents to evacuate in the following locations:

• East of Cachagua Road between Sky Ranch and Via Cielo, including Sky Ranch, Tributaries, and Via Cielo. Evacuate south on Cachagua Road to Tassajara Road.
• East of Cachagua Road. between Summerhill Road and Asoleado Drive including Summerhill, Nason, Asoleado Drive and Tributaries.

An evacuation center has been set up at the Carmel Valley Library and the Carmel Unified School District will cancel classes for all sites, KSBW 8 reported.