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New fire erupts in Big Sur, prompting evacuations

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:14PM

New fire erupts in Big Sur, prompting evacuations

Fire crews continuing to fight the growing Timber Fire are working to battle the Plaskett Fire that broke out Wednesday morning in Big Sur.

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