Plaskett

active fire wildfire

Updated

ACRES BURNED

30,124

ORIGIN COUNTY
Monterey
CONTAINMENT

97%

Environment
Right Now
Partly Cloudy icon
65°F
Partly Cloudy
Gentle Wind 8 mph · ESE
38
Good Air Quality
TODAY SEP 21 SEP 22 SEP 23
Weather Partly Cloudy 65° 60° Partly Cloudy 65° 54° Fair 71° 54° Partly Cloudy 83° 63°
Area Fire Potential
TODAY Lowest
SEP 21 Lowest
SEP 22 Lowest
SEP 23 Lowest
Area Fuels
Chaparral (6 feet)
Nearby Structures
WITHIN
41
Residential
65
Other
Known Structures
106 structures
WITHIN
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Multiple Agencies
RESPONSE LEVEL
Type 2
482 Response Personnel
Los Padres Communication Center
Details
Undetermined According to NIFC, the cause is still undetermined
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
NEAREST CITY
Big Sur
DESCRIPTION
Forest Road 23S10, east of Los Burros Road, Plaskett
OVERVIEW
Plaskett Fire started on 08/26 and is currently at 30,124 acres and 97% containment.

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External data is not official This information is compiled automatically, and is not confirmed by a human reviewer. September 17, 2026 at 9:55 PM PDT

Plaskett Fire Report — September 17, 2026

All evacuations lifted as crews patrol lines and conduct suppression repair

The fire is burning east of Plaskett in the steep coastal terrain of Los Padres National Forest near Big Sur. Over the last 72 hours, fire activity remained minimal with only smoldering and creeping in interior fuels while established lines held. The fire no longer threatens nearby communities, with crews focused on patrol, monitoring interior hot spots, and suppression repair.

Evacuations and Closures

  • All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office on September 16, 2026.
  • Highway 1 through Big Sur fully reopened between Cambria and Carmel on September 14, 2026, though drivers should remain alert for emergency personnel and equipment along the road.

Impact

Three firefighters were reported injured from slips and falls in steep terrain on September 16, 2026, and all received medical treatment. Smoke impacts have lessened across coastal communities as interior burning diminishes.

Conditions and Outlook

Light winds will shift from onshore to northeasterly before swinging back to the west-northwest, accompanied by moderate humidity and dry conditions. No additional fire spread is anticipated beyond the established perimeter. Crews plan to use unmanned aerial systems and infrared mapping to detect residual interior heat while continuing suppression repair across the fire area.

Cause and Context

The cause of the fire remains under investigation as of September 17, 2026. The northern flank of the fire burned into the footprint of the 2020 Dolan Fire.

Official updates current through September 17, 2026.