Immediate evacuation orders issued as wildfire rapidly spreads in Northern California
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued immediate evacuation orders for areas threatened by the Timber Fire.
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CALIFORNIA - Authorities ordered mandatory evacuations in Monterey County, California, on Tuesday as a large, fast-moving wildfire continues to spread across the region.
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The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued immediate evacuation orders for areas threatened by the Timber Fire.
"Load your family, pets and emergency supply kit," the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post. "Consider taking essential documents and records."
The sheriff’s office issued new evacuation warnings for Monterey County Zones MRY-F021-B, MRY-F022 and MRY-F029.
"This is your window to get ready: pack a go-bag, gather essential items and make arrangements, especially if you have pets, large animals or need extra time or assistance to leave," the sheriff’s office said.
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The California Highway Patrol’s Monterey Office also announced the closure of State Route 1. The highway is closed on the north side at 47,200 Highway 1, near Fernwood Resort, and on the south side at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park Vista Point near mile marker 37.
The 6-5 Wildfire in California is seen raging on Sept. 2, 2025.
(Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services/Facebook / FOX Weather)
The closures and evacuation orders come as the Timber Fire has burned more than 2,400 acres and is just 5% contained.
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Officials said all previously issued evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect.