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Big Sur Highway 1 Closed Due to Wildfires | Oakland News
California’s Big Sur is in crisis as Highway 1 remains shut down for 40 miles due to two raging wildfires—the destructive Timber Fire, now at 23,000 acres and only 26% contained, and the more contained but still dangerous Plaskett Fire. Firefighters are racing to protect homes and build containment lines as flames creep toward the iconic coastal road. With no reopening date set and evacuation orders still active, residents and travelers are urged to avoid the area. The cause of both fires remains under investigation, but one thing’s clear: these brave crews are on the front lines fighting…
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