Monterey County, CA

08/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2026 17:22

Timber Fire Evacuation Order Downgraded to Warning Zone MRY-F027-A

DATE/TIME: 08/19/26 at 1:00 PM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Monterey County Timber Fire Zones MRY-F027 Has Been Split Into Zones MRY-F027A and MRY-F027B. Zone MRY-F027A Has Been Downgraded From Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning. All Other Orders and Warnings Remain in Effect

LOCATION: Big Sur Area, Monterey County, California

MEDIA CONTACT: Andres Rosas, Commander; Phone: 831-261-5492; Email: [email protected]

Timber Fire- The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is announcing that Zone MRY-F027 has been split into zones MRY-F027-A and MRY-F027-B. Zone MRY-F027-A is being downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. The Evacuation ORDER remains in place for MRY-F027-B. We ask everyone in the affected areas to continue to monitor fire updates for the latest information and changes to fire activity. All previously issued Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings remain in effect.

When an Evacuation Warning is issued, assume an Evacuation Order could follow. This is your window to get ready: pack a go-bag, gather essential items, and make arrangements, especially if you have pets, large animals, or if you need extra time or assistance to leave.

More info: alertmry.org/alerts

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Incendio Timber - La Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Monterey anuncia que la Zona MRY-F027 ha sido dividida en las zonas MRY-F027-A y MRY-F027-B. La Zona MRY-F027-A está siendo reducida de una Orden de Evacuación a una Advertencia de Evacuación. La ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN permanece vigente para la Zona MRY-F027-B.

Pedimos a todas las personas en las áreas afectadas que continúen monitoreando las actualizaciones sobre el incendio para obtener la información más reciente y estar al tanto de cualquier cambio en la actividad del fuego. Todas las Órdenes de Evacuación y Advertencias de Evacuación emitidas anteriormente permanecen vigentes.

Cuando se emite una Advertencia de Evacuación, asuma que podría seguir una Orden de Evacuación. Este es el momento para prepararse: prepare una mochila de emergencia, reúna artículos esenciales y haga los arreglos necesarios, especialmente si tiene mascotas, animales grandes o si necesita tiempo o asistencia adicional para evacuar.

Más información: alertmry.org/alerts


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