Timber Fire in Big Sur Reaches Over 6,000 Acres, Containment at 29%
The Timber Fire in Big Sur, California, has expanded to 6,055 acres with containment reaching 29% as of Thursday evening. Firefighters are actively strengthening containment lines, particularly on the eastern side of the fire, which remains the most active area. The lack of an overnight marine layer, which had previously aided suppression efforts, allowed crews to reinforce coastal containment lines, mop up, and address hot spots. On the northeastern side, the fire is slowly backing towards the Big Sur River, while in the southeastern portion near Longwood Ridge, it is burning through patchy vegetation. Helicopters are being utilized for water and retardant drops to support ground crews, who are also extending contingency lines to the north and south. Evacuation orders remain in effect for zones MRY-FO27-B and MRY-FO28-A, with nine additional zones under evacuation warnings. Highway 1 remains closed between mile marker 42.6 and mile marker 37, with the northern closure point recently moved south to shorten... 
