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Big Sur Fire Rages Amid Dry Terrain | Oakland News
Big Sur’s Timber Fire has exploded to over 4,000 acres and just 7% contained, with rugged terrain and bone-dry conditions making it a nightmare for firefighters. Planes and helicopters are now critical as ground crews can’t reach key areas. Thunderstorms briefly helped—but only brought moisture to the coast, leaving fire-prone ridges parched. Highway 1 is shut down, evacuations ordered at luxury spots like Nepenthe, and reinforcements from Southern California are pouring in as resources stretch thin across the West. This isn’t slowing down—officials are scrambling for more air and ground…
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