Plaskett Fire Expands Rapidly, Threatens Big Sur Region
The Plaskett Fire, located on the southern end of Big Sur, California, has grown to approximately 25,000 acres over the past four days. The fire is burning in an area of heavy coastal chaparral and rugged terrain, making firefighting efforts challenging. Strong northwest winds have driven the fire into the Silver Peak Wilderness and toward the Fort Hunter Liggett army training base. Firefighters are employing indirect-attack strategies, creating large firelines far ahead of the fire to manage its spread. The fire's behavior has intensified, with significant heat persisting overnight due to the absence of a marine layer in the southern coastal region. Officials are considering two containment strategies, with potential fire footprints ranging from 50,000 to 110,000 acres. The fire's growth is being closely monitored, with hopes that upcoming weather changes or tropical moisture could help suppress the flames. (Source: The Lookout, 2026-08-31 21:36:13 GMT) 
