Plaskett Fire Reaches 83% Containment as Crews Shift to Mop‑Up

Overview

• The Plaskett Fire was reported 83% contained on Saturday as firing operations and interior mop‑up strengthened control lines and kept the blaze largely within its current footprint.
• Crews are moving resources from perimeter construction to patrol, locating and extinguishing interior heat, suppression repair, and using aviation and uncrewed aerial systems for heat detection and reconnaissance.
• The Timber Fire remains about 25,420–25,426 acres and roughly 27% contained, and Cal Fire reported three firefighters were injured while fighting that blaze.
• U.S. Highway 1 is closed between Los Burros Road (mile 11.1) and Kirk Creek (mile 19) and multiple evacuation orders or warnings remain in effect with some zones recently downgraded.
• Both fires’ causes are under investigation, officials warn lingering interior heat could cause rekindles without substantial rain, and as conditions improve some personnel and equipment are being released to support other regional fires.