Plaskett Fire map & updates
The Plaskett Fire burned in Monterey County, CA (34 Miles SW from Big Sur, CA). Final reported size 29,993 acres, 100% contained.
Plaskett Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-15). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Plaskett Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | 55 mi |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | 60 mi |
| Watsonville, CA | 72 mi |
| Gilroy, CA | 77 mi |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 81 mi |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 86 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 26, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 15, 2026
- Record last updated — September 30, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Fire | 2,877 | 2021 | 22 mi |
| Dolan Fire | 124,924 | 2020 | 18 mi |
| Range Fire | 1,972 | 2017 | 14 mi |
| Stony Fire | 3,000 | 2016 | 11 mi |
| Coleman Fire | 2,520 | 2016 | 16 mi |
| Peanut Fire | 3,000 | 2015 | 9 mi |
| Stony Fire | 4,840 | 2014 | 9 mi |
| Stony Fire | 4,840 | 2014 | 9 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other California fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Plaskett Fire?
In Monterey County, CA, 34 Miles SW from Big Sur, CA. The nearest city in our list is Salinas, CA, about 55 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Plaskett Fire?
29,993 acres (about 47 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Plaskett Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Plaskett Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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