Firefighters are getting a better handle of a rare winter wildfire burning north of BigSur. The size of the fire has decreased to about 700 acres and is now 35% contained, according to CAL FIRE. ColoradoFire
The fire was fueled by high winds, visible even from Santa Cruz, but by Saturday afternoon, winds have died down.
Earlier Report of Colorado Fire: Wind-fueled fire forces evacuations, closure of Hwy 1 near Big Sur; more than 100 acres burnedA rare winter wildfire burning north of Big Sur in Monterey County has burnt 1,500 acres in Palo Colorado Canyon, CAL FIRE says. Mandatory evacuation orders for 500 residents between Carmel and Big Sur were issued by Monterey County officials along the Big Sur Coast.CHP incident logged show flames jumped the highway Friday night. Emergency crews shut down about 21 miles of Highway 1 in both directions from Andrew Molera State Park to Carmel by the Sea
UPDATE: Highway 1 is now closed in both directions from near the entrance to Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur to Rio Road in Carmel due to a brush fire. Please drive safely and be aware of all emergency responders.
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