A rapidly spreading wildfire in California’s Big Sur region has doubled in size overnight, scorching over 5,900 acres in Monterey County and remaining uncontained as firefighters battle another ongoing blaze nearby. Evacuations have been ordered for residents in the coastal area, where dry conditions and active fires have intensified the threat. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the Plaskett fire, which erupted earlier in the week. The blaze continues to pose a significant danger as crews work to gain control.
Plaskett fire has swept through more than 5,900 acres in Monterey county and remains un-contained, says Cal FireA fire in California’s Big Sur region doubled in size overnight, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents, in a coastal region where firefighters have battled another blaze for weeks.The Plaskett fire, which sparked on Tuesday, had swept through more than 5,900 acres (2,400 hectares) in Monterey county as of Friday, and remained un-contained, according to Cal Fire. Its cause is under investigation. Continue reading...
