Monterey County, CA · 2026

Timber Fire map & updates

The Timber Fire is burning in Monterey County, CA (4 Miles SE from Big Sur, CA). Latest size 25,349 acres, 88% contained.

StatusActiverecord updated 2026-09-30
Size25,349 acres≈ 40 sq mi
Containment88%as last reported
CauseUndeterminedunder investigation
Estimated cost to date$174,100,000reported by the incident
Personnel assigned918latest report

Timber Fire map

Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-28). 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 Timber Fire?

Nearest citiesDistance from origin
Salinas, CA32 mi
Watsonville, CA48 mi
Santa Cruz, CA55 mi
Gilroy, CA55 mi
Morgan Hill, CA63 mi
Campbell, CA75 mi

Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.

Timeline

  • Discovered — August 9, 2026
  • Latest mapped perimeter — September 28, 2026
  • Record last updated — September 30, 2026

Air quality and wind near the Timber Fire

Alerts for the fire area

Other large fires within 25 miles

FireAcresYearFrom this fire
Willow Fire2,87720219 mi
Dolan Fire124,92420209 mi
Carmel. Fire6,905202016 mi
River Fire48,088202024 mi
Soberanes Fire132,127201620 mi
Tassajara Fire1,086201514 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 Timber Fire?

In Monterey County, CA, 4 Miles SE from Big Sur, CA. The nearest city in our list is Salinas, CA, about 32 miles from where the fire started.

How big is the Timber Fire?

25,349 acres (about 40 square miles) by the latest reported size.

Is the Timber Fire contained?

It was reported 88% contained.

What caused the Timber Fire?

The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.

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