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Big Sur Fire Rages Through Steep Terrain | San Jose News
The Big Sur Timber Fire rages at 3,150 acres and just 5% contained, fueled by overnight uphill burns and rugged terrain that forces firefighters to hike through dense brush. Hotshot crews are racing to build containment lines near Partington Ridge and Highway 1, while bulldozers carve fire breaks to shield homes — all as embers spark new spot fires. A looming threat? Possible thunderstorms with 15-20% chance could bring dangerous winds, worsening the blaze. Evacuations are mandatory north to the Big Sur River Inn, Highway 1 is shut south of Fernwood, and the Red Cross has opened a…
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