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CALPF Timber Fire Grows to 45 Acres

Monday, August 17, 2026

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The CALPF Timber Fire, detected on August 8 at 9:30 p.m., has grown to 45 acres as of August 9, according to InciWeb records. Firefighting resources, including aircraft and crews, are assigned to the incident with additional resources en route.

Evacuation warnings and road closures are in effect in Monterey County. Residents should refer to Monterey County's Department of Emergency Management website and the California Highway Patrol for updates on evacuations and road conditions.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-timber-fire

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The CALPF Timber Fire was detected on August 8 at 9:30 p.m.“The Timber Fire was detected around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 8.”
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The CALPF Timber Fire has grown to 45 acres as of August 9“After exhibiting moderate overnight growth, it was estimated to be about 45 acres by 7:30 a.m. Sunday, August 9.”
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InciWeb records state the CALPF Timber Fire has grown to 45 acres as of August 9“null”
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Firefighting resources, including aircraft and crews, are assigned to the CALPF Timber Fire incident“Numerous firefighting resources, including aircraft, engines, and crews, are assigned to the fire, with additional resources enroute and being ordered.”
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Additional firefighting resources are en route to the CALPF Timber Fire incident“Numerous firefighting resources, including aircraft, engines, and crews, are assigned to the fire, with additional resources enroute and being ordered.”
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Evacuation warnings are in effect in Monterey County“Evacuation warnings and orders are in effect.”
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Road closures are in effect in Monterey County“Road closures are in effect - for up-to-date information visit California Highway Patrol - Monterey.”
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Residents should refer to Monterey County's Department of Emergency Management website for updates on evacuations“Evacuation warnings and orders are in effect. For current information and to sign up for alerts, view the interactive evacuation map and Monterey County's Department of Emergency Management website.”
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Residents should refer to the California Highway Patrol for updates on road conditions“null”