Incident Update Plaskett Fire

Date:
09/05/2026
Time:
9:24 AM

Plaskett Fire Information Email: 2026.plaskett@firenet.gov

Plaskett Fire Information Phone: (805) 257-9891

Incident Facts

Name
Plaskett Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-08-26
Incident Status
Active
Location
Forest Road 23S10, east of Los Burros Road, Plaskett
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Monterey
Administration Unit
USFS - Los Padres National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
29,768
Containment
23%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

  • FHL-G011
  • FHL-G012-B
  • FHL-G014
  • FHL-G017
  • FHL-G018
  • FHL-G019
  • FHL-G023
  • FHL-G026
  • FHL-G028
  • MRY-F034
  • MRY-F035
  • MRY-F036
  • MRY-F037
  • MRY-F038
  • MRY-G016

Evacuation Warnings

Monterey County

  • FHL-G004
  • FHL-G005
  • FHL-G008
  • FHL-G009
  • FHL-G012-A
  • FHL-G012-C
  • FHL-G015
  • FHL-G016
  • FHL-G016-B
  • FHL-G020
  • FHL-G021
  • FHL-G022
  • FHL-G024
  • FHL-G025
  • FHL-G027
  • FHL-G029
  • MRY-F033
  • MRY-F039
  • MRY-G015

San Luis Obispo County

  • SLC-001
  • SLC-002
  • SLC-003

Road Closures

A portion of highway 1 is closed:

  • The closure is from mile marker 19 at the Kirk Creek Campground down to mile marker 0.0 at the Monterey/San Luis Obispo County line

Evacuation Shelters

Timber and Plaskett Fire Shelter:

  • Santa Rosa Catholic Church, 1174 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
141
Water Tenders
13
Helicopters
9
Dozers
29
Hand Crews
55
Total Personnel
2058