Tag: fires and firefighters
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park set to reopen Friday after wildfire
BIG SUR — Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park will reopen to the public Friday, Oct. 16, after a two-month closure during the Timber Fire,...
UPDATED: Shelter-in-place order lifted after Moss Landing Power Plant fire
UPDATE (4 p.m. Sept. 18):
As of 4 p.m. Friday, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office had lifted the shelter-in-place order for the area within one-third...
Fort Hunter Liggett reports no imminent threat from Plaskett Fire
JOLON — There is no imminent threat from the Plaskett Fire to Fort Hunter Liggett’s cantonment area or to personnel, residents and families living...
Baby turkey vulture rescued from Big Sur fires recovering at SPCA
BIG SUR — A juvenile turkey vulture rescued from the Big Sur wildfires is recovering at the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation...
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory in South Monterey County
BIG SUR — Smoke from the ongoing Timber and Plaskett fires is significantly affecting air quality in Big Sur and southern Monterey County, according...
Fort Hunter Liggett conducts prescribed burns ahead of fire season
JOLON — Fort Hunter Liggett partnered with local, state and federal fire agencies during the week of May 27 to execute a series of...
PG&E launches Continuous Monitoring Center to detect grid risks before wildfires...
CALIFORNIA — Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has unveiled a new Continuous Monitoring Center aimed at detecting risks on its electric grid before...
Monterey County Regional Fire District, Cal Water partner on purchase of...
MONTEREY COUNTY — A new piece of equipment is allowing Monterey County firefighters to train and test their life-saving fire equipment, while also now...
Commercial structure fire draws large response in King City
KING CITY — Firefighters from multiple South Monterey County agencies responded to a commercial structure fire late Monday night near the King City Airport.
King...
Fort Hunter Liggett reflects on year of resilience
JOLON — Looking back on 2025, Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) is reflecting on the year of amazing milestones and accomplishments, and the challenges that...
