Big Sur, CA…CAL FIRE and the United States Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest remains in unified command. Fire activity overnight was moderate to minimal. Extremely remote and rugged terrain with limited access coupled with hot and dry weather and an above average cured grass crop has resulted in a high resistance to control. Pre-planning continues to mitigate potential future threat. Fire continues to burn in steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain. A State of Emergency has been declared by the Governor.

The Damage Inspection Team continues working in collaboration with Monterey County Office of Emergency Services on assessment of damaged structures and infrastructure. A total of 57 residences and 11 outbuildings have been destroyed. Three residences and two outbuildings have been damaged.

US FOREST SERVICE TRAIL AND ROAD CLOSURES: A forest closure order has been implemented to close the trails and roads within the Los Padres National Forest, Monterey Ranger District pursuant to USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a). The order prohibits going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Soberanes Fire area.

CALIFORNIA STATE PARK CLOSURES: All California State Parks from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park are closed until further notice; which includes Andrew Molera State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground and Day Use and Point Sur Historic Lighthouse.

350 residents have been evacuated along with several road closures listed in the Evacuations section below. For more information, visit www.fire.ca.gov , www.readyforwildfire.org and CAL FIRE BEU on Facebook.

SOBERANES FIRE

Soberanes Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: August 1, 2016 8:00 am
Date/Time Started: July 22, 2016 8:48 am
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey Unit/USFS
County: Monterey County
Location: Soberanes Creek, Garrapata State Park, Palo Colorado, north of Big Sur
Acres Burned – Containment: 40,618 acres – 18% contained
Structures Threatened: 2,000
Structures Destroyed: 57 homes, 11 outbuildings destroyed. 3 structures and 2 outbuildings damaged.
Evacuations: EVACUATION ORDERS: All residences along Cachagua Rd. from the intersection of Cachagua Rd at Nason Rd. extending to the intersection of Cachagua Rd. at Tassajara Rd. All residences on Tassajara Rd. at the intersection of E. Carmel Valley Road and Tassajara Rd. extending approximately 17 miles to the end of Tassajara Rd. at the Tassajara Hot Springs Zen Center. This includes all roads that lead from the above described roads. This area includes Nason Rd. Robinson Canyon Road from San Clemente Trail to White Rock Gun Club, the area south of San Clemente Trail from Robinson Canyon to Rancho Can Clemente Gate House, to include Arroyo Sequoia Road, community of Palo Colorado, Old Coast Road, Rocky Creek road, Bixby Creek Road from Hwy 1 south to Mesa road, from Cantera Run to Garzas Trail.

EVACUATION WARNINGS: All residents South of E. Carmel Valley Rd. starting at the intersection of E. Carmel Valley Rd. at San Clemente Dr. extending to the southeast to the intersection of E. Carmel Valley Rd. at Country Rd. The area also extends from the intersection of E. Carmel Valley Rd. at Cachagua Rd. extending south to the intersection of Cachagua Rd. at Nason Rd. This area includes all roads that lead from the above described roads. This area does not include San Clemente Dr.North of San Clemente Trail/Dormody Road, including Black Mountain Trail, Touche Pass, the community of San Clemente and all of Long Ridge Trail – Black Mountain is the boundary, White Rock andOld Coast Road (south from Bixby Creek to Little Sur River)

EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED: For Riley Ranch Rd and Red Wolf Drive, Corona Rd and all of Carmel Highland.

Evacuation Center: All Saints’ Day School 8060 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Ca, 93923

Road Closures: Palo Colorado Road at Hwy 1, Robinson Canyon Road (south of Penon Peak Trail) and Weston Ridge RD at Hwy 1

Donation Collection Center: Big Sur State Park Multi-Agency Building, Email: Montereyco.recovers.org Phone Number: (831)-667-3173
Injuries: 1 fatality
Cooperating Agencies: US Forest Service Los Padres National Forest, California State Parks and Recreation, California Highway Patrol, Monterey County Sheriff, Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District, Red Cross, California Conservation Corps., CAL-OES, American Red Cross, California Fish and Wildlife, Carmel Highlands FPD, Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District, Mid-Coast Fire Brigade, Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade, CSUMB, SPCA.
Total Fire Personnel: 5,292
Total Fire Engines: 496
Total Fire crews: 106
Total Airtankers: 6
Total Helicopters: 16
Total Dozers: 72
Total Water Tenders: 46
Long/Lat: -121.89938/36.45994,
Conditions: CAL FIRE and the United States Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest remainsin unified command. Fire activity overnight was moderate to minimal. Extremely remote and rugged terrain with limited access coupled with hot and dry weather and an above average cured grass crop has resulted in a high resistance to control. Pre-planning continues to mitigate potential future threat. Fire continues to burn in steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain. A State of Emergency has been declared by the Governor.

The Damage Inspection Team continues working in collaboration with Monterey County Office of Emergency Services on assessment of damaged structures and infrastructure. A total of 57 residences and 11 outbuildings have been destroyed. Three residences and two outbuildings have been damaged.

US FOREST SERVICE TRAIL AND ROAD CLOSURES: A forest closure order has been implemented to close the trails and roads within the Los Padres National Forest, Monterey Ranger District pursuant to USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50(a). The order prohibits going into or being upon National Forest System lands within the Soberanes Fire area.

CALIFORNIA STATE PARK CLOSURES: All California State Parks from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve through Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park are closed until further notice; which includes Andrew Molera State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground and Day Use and Point Sur Historic Lighthouse.

350 residents have been evacuated along with several road closures listed in the Evacuations section below. For more information, visit www.fire.ca.gov , www.readyforwildfire.org and CAL FIRE BEU on Facebook.
Phone Numbers (831) 204-0446 (Fire Information Line)
Phone Numbers (831) 484-9647 (Media Line)