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CAL FIRE BEU San Benito-Monterey Unit of CAL FIRE

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Wildland fire protection in State Responsibility Areas of San Benito and Monterey Counties. Through Cooperative Fire Protection Agreements, all-risk fire and rescue fire department proudly serving Aromas Tri-County FPD, Carmel Highlands FPD, Cypress FPD
Mission-Soledad FPD, CSU Monterey Bay FES, Pebble Beach CSD,
City of Soledad FD, and South Monterey County FPD

10/06/2026

Thank you to CAL FIRE Local 2881 for highlighting our Unit.

10/06/2026

Timber Fires Evening Update - October 5, 2026
TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 90% contained | Personnel 691

Spend a little time with Timber Fire’s Incident Meteorologist!

🚒 What a weekend! 🎡We had so much fun at the 103rd San Benito County Fair, and it was all because of you. Thank you for ...
10/05/2026

🚒 What a weekend! 🎡

We had so much fun at the 103rd San Benito County Fair, and it was all because of you. Thank you for the warm welcome, the big smiles, and the conversations. Captain CAL had a blast meeting so many of you!

Being part of this community means the world to us. ❤️

Timber Fire Update – October 4, 2026TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 90% contained | Personnel: 691Timber Fire Current Situation:...
10/05/2026

Timber Fire Update – October 4, 2026
TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 90% contained | Personnel: 691

Timber Fire Current Situation:
Additional air support arrived Sunday, and all helicopters flew missions in support of ground operations. Water drops were made on smokes near Double Cone and along Highway 1. Personnel, equipment, and supplies were flown onto Hopkins Ridge, and slings of equipment were delivered to Skinner Ridge. An infrared flight is scheduled overnight to detect any remaining heat.

Repair work continues to make good progress around the fire. Crews are nearing completion on the northeast side, while on the southeast side Skidgines are positioned to help prevent new ignitions. Crews continue to maintain a presence along Highway 1.

Weather:
Sunday was hot and dry, with highs in the low 90s Fahrenheit and relative humidity dropping into the upper teens. The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory through Wednesday evening, with daytime highs in the 90s Fahrenheit and overnight lows in the 70s Fahrenheit in the hills. Winds will remain light, but poor overnight humidity recovery will continue to dry vegetation through Thursday, increasing the chance of new fire starts. Cooler temperatures may arrive by Friday.

Evacuations:
As of 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, evacuation orders remain in effect for four Timber Fire zones: MRY‑D082, MRY‑F015‑B, MRY‑F015‑C and MRY‑F023‑B. All other evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.

Highway 1 remains open. Please use caution, as crews and heavy equipment will be entering and exiting traffic. Recreational access to public lands is open at all parks west of Highway 1 and south of the Plaskett Fire. The rest of the Monterey Ranger District of Los Padres National Forest remains closed to the public, with specified exceptions.

⚾️ Hollister Challenger Baseball ⚾️Baseball is for everyone!Every Saturday, the Challenger Division brings players, fami...
10/05/2026

⚾️ Hollister Challenger Baseball ⚾️

Baseball is for everyone!

Every Saturday, the Challenger Division brings players, families, buddies, and community together for baseball, teamwork, and fun. Our Challenger Buddies are right alongside each player, helping them hit, run, and celebrate every moment. ❤️

Thank you, Hollister Little League and Hollister Fire Department for inviting us to be a part of this great event.

Every player. Every play. Every smile. Everyone belongs.

Timber Fire Update – October 4, 2026TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 88% contained | Personnel: 838Timber Fire Current Situation:...
10/04/2026

Timber Fire Update – October 4, 2026
TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 88% contained | Personnel: 838

Timber Fire Current Situation:
Additional air support arrived on Saturday, to reinforce on-going air operations. Helicopters continued water drops on interior hot spots near Double Cone and other areas found during reconnaissance flights. Water drops aided hand crews on the west side and Skinner Ridge was supported with slings of fuel for heavy equipment. Additional air support is expected to arrive on Sunday.

Dozer line repair is making good progress on the east and south sides of the fire, with completed lines to be reviewed by resource advisors. Road grader repair work has concluded in the area allowing them to be relocated to another section of fire line. Hand crews have been inserted along steep sections of terrain where heavy equipment cannot operate.

Preparations are being made for crews to begin work on Hopkins Ridge, while work along Coast Ridge Road continues towards the north. Resource advisors and tribal representatives are guiding repair work around cultural sites, with an experienced Chumash crew coming to assist.

10/04/2026

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Timber Fire Update - October 4th 2026TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 88% contained | Personnel 845A skidgine is a specialized pi...
10/04/2026

Timber Fire Update - October 4th 2026
TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 88% contained | Personnel 845

A skidgine is a specialized piece of wildland firefighting equipment that combines a logging skidder with a fire engine, giving firefighters a versatile tool for working in challenging terrain.

Equipped with a water tank and pump capable of spraying water up to 150 feet, it can help suppress flames and hot spots. Its front blade can clear obstacles and push through dense vegetation, allowing it to reach areas that traditional fire engines and water tenders may not be able to access.

Built to handle steep slopes, loose ground, and heavily wooded terrain, skidgines help firefighters bring water and firefighting capabilities into some of the most difficult-to-reach areas.

Daily Update from the on the Timber Fire: October 3, 2026TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 88% content | firefighters assigned: ...
10/03/2026

Daily Update from the on the Timber Fire: October 3, 2026
TIMBER: Acres: 25,350 | 88% content | firefighters assigned: 845

Current status of the Timber fire:
Today, helicopters continued to drop water on hotspots deep within the fire, near Double Cone, where the steep and dangerous terrain makes ground access difficult. Air firefighting operations will continue on Saturday. Areas near Hopkins Ridge and Skinner Ridge have been identified as potential access points for fuel delivery by the helicopters supporting the heavy machinery.

Restoration work continues across the affected area, with the creation of heavy-duty firebreaks using heavy machinery ready for inspection by resource advisors to ensure repairs meet standards and minimize environmental impact. Work with heavy machinery continues along Coast Ridge Road, with good progress being made on Skinner Ridge Road. Operations to crush vegetation on Palo Colorado Road are underway, and crews continue to remove equipment and supplies from the vicinity of the Pico Blanco Scout Camp. In the western sector, manual firebreak creation is about to be completed.

10/03/2026

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