Timber Fire
Coverage of Timber Fire in the Nexus archive.
- Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'
The Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a coastal locale that is beloved but frequently plagued by issues. This continuous cycle of disaster places Big Sur in crisis again. Those who make a living in tourism are specifically affected by these events.
- Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'
Big Sur is facing a crisis due to a relentless cycle of disaster. The Timber fire marked nature's latest blow to the beloved coastal locale. This event particularly impacts those who make a living in tourism.
- I run the iconic Big Sur restaurant Nepenthe. The Timber Fire is costing us up to $70,000 a day in sales.
Nepenthe, an iconic restaurant located on the Big Sur coast, is currently under evacuation due to the Timber Fire. Owner and general manager Kirk Gafill stated that the closure during peak season has resulted in estimated lost sales ranging from $65,000 to $70,000 daily. He also addressed year-round fire preparedness within heavily forested areas.
- The famed Esalen Institute is being evacuated as Big Sur's Timber Fire expands to 1,700 acres
The famed Esalen Institute is evacuating due to the expanding Timber Fire, which has grown to over 1,700 acres and was 5% contained as of Monday evening. The blaze is burning through the steep terrain in the Los Padres National Forest, disrupting Highway 1 along California's Big Sur coastline.