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2026 Timber and Plaskett Fires
A collection of KAZU News stories on the Timber and Plaskett Fires that burned in the Big Sur region of Monterey County in 2026

Monterey Bay This Week: inside Big Sur's fire evacuation zones

KAZU | By Katie Brown
Published September 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM PDT
A red sign is stuck to a glass door.
Katie Brown
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KAZU News
Several businesses across Big Sur stayed open, despite being in evacuation zones at the height of the Timber and Plaskett fires, to provide fire crews with essentials like food and showers.

In this week's local news roundup:
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KAZU News Monterey Bay This WeekMonterey Bay TodayLocal NewsPlaskett FireTimber FireU.S. Forest ServiceCal FireBig Sur
Katie Brown
Katie Brown comes to KAZU after earning spot news and investigative journalism awards for her reporting and photography in Maine. A Report for America alumna and former Metcalf Institute fellow, Katie’s reporting beats span business, environment, and public health.
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