Timber Fire in California's Big Sur grows; evacuations, park closures in effect – CBS News

Timber Fire in California’s Big Sur grows; evacuations, park closures in effect  CBS News

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 4:28 p.m. Tuesday, Cal Fire said the fire had burned 2,989 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.About 480 firefighting personnel are on scene, according to Cal Fire, including 36 engines, 13 hand crews, seven water tenders, eight helicopters and five dozers."Overnight, the northern and eastern portions of the fire remained active, burning primarily above the marine layer.

Firefighters observed single tree torching and upslope runs. The fire continues to hold on the east side of Highway 1," the U.S. Forest Service said on social media Tuesday. "Firefighters continued to protect structures primarily near Highway 1 in the Ventana area. They cleared brush and other potential threats around property, set up water systems, and secured access for firefighters and firefighting apparatus."There were no immediate reports of injuries. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Timber Fire-related evacuations, park closuresAround 12:30 p.m., deputies announced zone MRY-F023 was ordered to evacuate, while new evacuation warnings were issued