Monterey County, CA

08/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2026 09:39

Update to Plaskett Fire Evacuation Order and Warnings

DATE/TIME: August 27, 2026, at 1545 hours

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Plaskett Fire Evacuation Order and Warnings

LOCATION: Plaskett Area, Big Sur, Monterey County, California

MEDIA CONTACT: Joseph Bañuelos, Commander; Phone: 831-755-3771; Email: [email protected]

Effective immediately, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office is issuing an Evacuation ORDER for Zone MRY-F035 and an Evacuation WARNING for Zones MRY-F033 and MRY-F034 for the Plaskett Fire. Map: AlertMRY.org/map

An Evacuation Order means you should leave the area NOW due to an immediate threat to life and property.

When an Evacuation Warning is issued, assume an Evacuation Order could follow. This is your window to get ready and prepare, especially if you need extra time or assistance to leave.

More info: alertmry.org/alerts

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Con efecto inmediato, la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Monterey emite una ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN para la Zona MRY-F035 y una ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACIÓN para las Zonas MRY-F033 y MRY-F034 debido al Incendio de Plaskett. Mapa: AlertMRY.org/map

Una ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN significa que debe abandonar la zona INMEDIATAMENTE debido a una amenaza inmediata para la vida y la propiedad.

Cuando se emite una ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACIÓN, asuma que podría emitirse una ORDEN DE EVACUACIÓN. Este es el momento para prepararse, especialmente si necesita tiempo adicional o ayuda para evacuar.

Más información: alertmry.org/alerts


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