Firefighters are battling the rapidly expanding Plaskett Fire, which has surged past 8,200 acres and now poses an immediate danger to residential areas in the picturesque Big Sur region. The blaze’s swift spread has forced emergency crews into a frantic response as flames threaten nearby homes. Authorities are urging residents to evacuate while conditions remain volatile. The situation underscores the growing intensity of wildfires in California’s rugged coastal terrain.
Firefighters scrambled to battle back the fast-moving Plaskett Fire as it exploded to more than 8,200 acres early Saturday evening, threatening homes in scenic Big Sur.
