Big Sur Wildfire Doubles in Size
A wildfire along the scenic Big Sur coastline more than doubled in size Saturday, sending vacationers and residents packing and closing two state parks and the California 1 highway.
By 6 p.m., the fire had burned 650 acres. Officials evacuated residents from 25 homes and five businesses and asked vacationers to leave the area.
The fire started Friday afternoon and was burning Saturday in Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park and the Ventana Wilderness. The fire was 45% contained Saturday night.
Officials quickly shut down state parks and wilderness areas, and a portion of California 1.
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