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.
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 cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | 32 mi |
| Watsonville, CA | 48 mi |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 55 mi |
| Gilroy, CA | 55 mi |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 63 mi |
| Campbell, CA | 75 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
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Fire | 2,877 | 2021 | 9 mi |
| Dolan Fire | 124,924 | 2020 | 9 mi |
| Carmel. Fire | 6,905 | 2020 | 16 mi |
| River Fire | 48,088 | 2020 | 24 mi |
| Soberanes Fire | 132,127 | 2016 | 20 mi |
| Tassajara Fire | 1,086 | 2015 | 14 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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