U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest

10/14/2026

Good morning from the Timber Fire.

As of 1800 last night (10/13/26), management of the fire has been turned over to the local forest from Nevada 2 IMT.
Below is a final message from the team's IC.

Please reach out to the Los Padres National Forest for further information.

Acres: 35,250
Personnel: 213
Containment: 97%

10/11/2026

Good Morning from the Timber Fire.

Current Statistics:
25,350 Acres
233 Personnel
97% Contained

Due to steep and inaccessible terrain, we often depend on aircraft to fight fire by dropping both water and retardant.
We also utilize helicopters to transport people and equipment into and out of various areas of the incident.
A few days ago, a communication team was flown to Cone Peak to retrieve radio equipment no longer needed for fire operations.

10/10/2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026 - Operational update for the from Nevada IMT3 Team 2.

10/10/2026

A big “shout out” to our heavy equipment operators and crews on the Timber fire.
The bravery and skill required to operate heavy equipment in dangerous and often steep terrain can never be underestimated. They cut dozer lines, remove fuels, protect resources and often spend days on end repairing and improving areas impacted by both the fire and the suppression efforts during initial attack.

10/09/2026

Timber Fire Update - October 9th, 2026

NOTICE: This will be the last Timber Incident Update, unless conditions change or new information emerges. Further information can be acquired from Los Padres National Forest and the QR code above.

Email: [email protected]
TIMBER: Total Acres: 25,350 | 94% contained | Total Personnel: 306
Resources: 5 Helicopters | 1 Crews | 5 Engines | 9 Dozers | 1 Masticator | 16 Water Tenders | 8 Skidgines

Timber Fire Current Situation:
Suppression repair work continues across all divisions of the fire today as crews focus on restoring containment features and improving access routes. No heat has been detected in the Double Cone area, and both air and ground resources remain in place to respond if conditions change. Firefighters are repairing dozer lines, clearing hazard debris, chipping and patrolling established control lines to ensure they hold securely. As work is completed resources are being released or reassigned to other fires.
The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is also supporting these efforts, providing specialized expertise to assess and stabilize fire affected landscapes in order to protect life, property, and critical natural and cultural resources.

Weather:
A cooling trend has settled over the Timber Fire area, bringing temperatures into the upper 60s and 70s Fahrenheit beneath a deep marine layer, while strong westerly winds continue to push across the region. These conditions have helped moderate fire behavior, with improved humidity levels supporting crews working on suppression repair. Cooler temperatures and persistent westerly flow are expected to continue, creating more favorable conditions throughout the fire area.

Evacuations:
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is lifting Evacuation Warnings for the following zones and returning the status to normal: MRY-D082, MRY-F015-B, MRY-F015-C, and MRY-F023-B.
All evacuations have been lifted.

Flight Restrictions:
The Temporary Flight Restriction has been lifted over the fire area. Please avoid airspace conflicts by consulting for further information.

10/08/2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Operational update for the from Nevada IMT3 Team 2.

10/08/2026

Great news this evening for folks who have been under evacuation notices.

Timber Fire: Evacuation Updates

TIMBER FIRE: The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is lifting Evacuation Warnings for the following zones and returning the status to normal: MRY-D082, MRY-F015-B, MRY-F015-C, and MRY-F023-B.

See map: AlertMRY.org/Map

More info: AlertMRY.org

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Incendio Timber: Actualizaciones de Evacuación

INCENDIO TIMBER: La Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Monterey está cancelando las Advertencias de Evacuación para las siguientes zonas y regresando su estatus a normal: MRY-D082, MRY-F015-B, MRY-F015-C y MRY-F023-B.

Consulte el mapa: AlertMRY.org/Map

Más información: AlertMRY.org



County of Monterey, California

10/07/2026

Una actualización informativa para nuestros hispanohablantes...

TIMBER: Acres 25,350 | 90% contenido | Personal: 513
Recursos: 5 Helicópteros | 6 Cuadrillas | 14 Vehículos | 12 Bulldóceres | 1 Masticadora | 18 Camiones cisterna |
8 Maquinarias “skidgines”

Situación actual en el incendio Timber:
El martes, los helicópteros continuaron realizando descargas de agua cerca de Double Cone; al finalizar la jornada, no se observó nuevo humo en la zona. Vuelos con tecnología infrarroja detectaron un ligero aumento de temperatura en barrancos de fuerte pendiente en el flanco oeste del incendio —muy por dentro de las líneas de control—, por lo que los helicópteros seguirán operando en el área según sea necesario. El miércoles se apostará un vigía para detectar posibles focos de humo o calor cerca de Double Cone, y está programado un vuelo de reconocimiento. Los helicópteros continúan transportando cuadrillas a Hopkins Ridge, donde se prevé que las labores de reparación duren aproximadamente un día más.
Las tareas de reparación prosiguen en torno al incendio. Las cuadrillas del flanco este se ocupan de reparar cercados y nivelar caminos, mientras que en el flanco sur ya se ha completado la reparación de las líneas creadas por excavadoras. Se está nivelando el camino Coast Ridge Road a medida que las cuadrillas avanzan hacia el norte por el flanco oeste. Los trabajos de reparación han concluido en el flanco norte, de donde se espera retirar la maquinaria pesada este miércoles. Las cuadrillas continúan patrullando la Highway 1 y colaborando en el control del tráfico durante el traslado de la maquinaria pesada.
Clima:
Las temperaturas máximas del martes oscilaron entre los 80 grados altos y los 90 grados medios (escala Fahrenheit), con una humedad relativa cercana al 18 % en gran parte de la zona del incendio. En el área de Arroyo Seco se alcanzaron los 103 grados Fahrenheit, con una humedad próxima al 10 %. El aviso por calor se ha prorrogado hasta las 10:00 p. m. del jueves para las zonas situadas a más de 1,000 pies de altitud, y la recuperación de la humedad durante la noche sigue siendo escasa. Persiste un alto riesgo de que se inicien nuevos focos de incendio, por lo que el personal se mantiene alerta. Se prevé que el viernes comience una tendencia de descenso de las temperaturas.
Evacuaciones:
A la 1:00 p. m. del martes 29 de septiembre de 2026, las órdenes de evacuación siguen vigentes para cuatro zonas afectadas por el incendio Timber: MRY‑D082, MRY‑F015‑B, MRY‑F015‑C y MRY‑F023‑B. Se han levantado todas las demás órdenes y avisos de evacuación.

La Highway 1 permanece abierta. Por favor, extreme las precauciones, ya que habrá personal y maquinaria pesada incorporándose al tráfico o saliendo de la vía. El acceso recreativo a terrenos públicos está permitido en todos los parques situados al oeste de la Highway 1 y al sur de la zona del incendio Plaskett. El resto del Distrito de Guardabosques de Monterey, perteneciente al Bosque Nacional Los Padres, permanece cerrado al público, salvo excepciones específicas.

10/07/2026

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

TIMBER: Total Acres: 25,350 | 90% contained | Total Personnel: 513
Resources: 5 Helicopters | 6 Crews | 14 Engines | 12 Dozers | 1 Masticator | 18 Water Tenders | 8 Skidgines

Timber Fire Current Situation:
Helicopters continued water drops near Double Cone on Tuesday, with no new smoke seen there by the end of the day.
Infrared flights detected some increased heat in steep drainages on the west side of the fire, well within control lines,
and helicopters will continue working the area as needed. A lookout will be in place Wednesday to watch for new smoke
or heat near Double Cone, and a reconnaissance flight is scheduled. Helicopters continue to fly crews to Hopkins Ridge,
where repair work is expected to take about one more day.
Repair work continues around the fire. Crews on the east side are repairing fencing and grading roads, while dozer line
repair is complete on the south side. Coast Ridge Road is being graded as crews work north along the west side. Repair
work is complete on the north side, where heavy equipment is expected to finish moving out Wednesday. Crews
continue to patrol Highway 1 and assist with traffic control as heavy equipment is moved.
Weather:
Tuesday’s highs reached the upper 80s to mid-90s Fahrenheit, with relative humidity near 18% across much of the fire.
The Arroyo Seco area reached 103 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity near 10%. The heat advisory has been extended
through 10 p.m. Thursday for elevations above 1,000 feet, and overnight humidity recovery remains poor. The chance of
new fire starts remains high, and personnel remain alert. A cooling trend is expected to begin 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.

10/06/2026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Operational update for the from Nevada IMT3 Team 2.