Wildfire raging in Big Sur, California, evacuations ordered
The ‘Colorado Fire’ started in the Palo Colorado Canyon, located in the Big Sur region.
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. -- Evacuations were issued after a wildfire started in Monterey County Friday evening.
The ‘Colorado Fire’ fire started in the Palo Colorado Canyon, located in the Big Sur region.
Images of the Colorado Fire in Monterey County, California, on Friday evening.
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BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: The Colorado Fire burns down toward the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California, early Saturday morning, Jan. 22, 2022.
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BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Firefighters battle the Colorado Fire burning along Highway 1 in Big Sur early Saturday morning, Jan. 22, 2022. First reported Friday night on Palo Colorado Road, the blaze has forced the closure of the highway in both directions.
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BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Firefighters battle the Colorado Fire burning along Highway 1 in Big Sur early Saturday morning, Jan. 22, 2022. First reported Friday night on Palo Colorado Road, the blaze has forced the closure of the highway in both directions.
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Images of the Colorado Fire in Monterey County, California, on Friday evening.
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Mandatory evacuations were ordered for "All areas West of 3800 Palo Colorado Rd. to Highway 1 and south to Bixby Creek," deputies said.
The California Department of Transportation closed Highway 1 from near the entrance to Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur to Rio Road in Carmel.
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As of Sunday evening, the fire burned 700 acres and was only 35% contained.