3 stranded hikers rescued by helicopter in California's Big Sur
Three hikers on California's Central Coast who became stranded over the weekend were rescued by helicopter following a mission that took several hours, officials said.
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Three hikers on California's Central Coast who became stranded over the weekend were rescued by helicopter following a mission that took several hours, officials said.
Firefighters battling major wildfires in California's Big Sur region are continuing to make progress, as authorities lifted evacuation orders for one of the fires Wednesday.
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific, Nepenthe has been a fixture along Big Sur's Highway 1 for more than seven decades.
Nearly a month after the Timber Fire broke out, firefighters announced progress in battling two major wildfires that have scorched tens of thousands of acres in California's Big Sur region.
The Plaskett and Timber fires in Big Sur are just the latest setback for business owners in the region. Veronica Macias reports.
People heading to the Northern and Central California coast over the Labor Day holiday weekend are urged to exercise caution and watch for potential sneaker waves, as a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect.
Firefighters battling two large wildfires in California's Big Sur region said Thursday that while they are making progress on the Timber Fire, the larger Plaskett Fire continues to grow.
Two wildfires burning in California's Big Sur region have burned more than 54,000 acres, officials said, as the fast-moving Plaskett Fire has now overtaken the Timber Fire in size.
Two wildfires in California's Big Sur region that have burned tens of thousands of acres continued to grow over the weekend, with one fire nearly doubling in size, officials said.
A lengthy stretch of Highway 1 on California's rugged Big Sur coastline is closed Friday, as firefighters continued to battle two growing wildfires.
The weather is presenting additional challenges to firefighters battling the Timber Fire in Big Sur as well as the nearby Plaskett Fire and new evacuations were ordered on Friday. Brad Hamilton reports.
A new fire that broke out in California's Big Sur on Wednesday morning grew on Thursday, prompted evacuations just south of where crews have battled a massive wildfire that has burned for more than two weeks.
The Timber Fire in Big Sur has grown to the state's third largest wildfire this year, as officials closed a stretch of Highway 1 as part of firefighting efforts.
A red flag warning has been issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Central Coast beginning Friday morning amid concerns about potential lightning and strong winds.
A Red Flag Warning was issued Thursday for the Santa Cruz Mountains and Central Coast amid concerns about potential lightning and strong winds near the ongoing Timber and Plaskett fires.
Two climbers who became stranded in Big Sur on California's Central Coast were brought to safety following a weekend rescue that was captured on video.
The Timber Fire burning in California's Big Sur significantly grew over the weekend, prompting expanded evacuation orders and warnings.
Firefighters on Friday continued their efforts to contain the Timber Fire burning in California's Big Sur, as the firefight is set to enter its third week.
The Timber Fire surpassed 4,000 acres as crews worked overnight to increase containment, helped by weather conditions.
The Timber Fire in Monterey County's Big Sur grew overnighrt Thursday, surpassing 4,000 acres as crews worked to increase containment, helped by weather conditions.
The threat of lightning strikes and gusty winds are making it more challenging for crews fighting the Timber Fire in Monterey County's Big Sur area.
Looming thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday afternoon could pose challenges for firefighters as the Timber Fire continues to threaten hundreds of structures.
The Timber Fire in Monterey County's Big Sur grew on Tuesday and more residents were ordered to evacuate. Veronica Macias reports.
The Timber Fire burning in Big Sur continued to grow Tuesday, officials said, as evacuations and park closures are in effect for parts of the rugged portion of California's Central Coast.
Evacuations are in effect for part of California's Big Sur on Monday after a fire that broke out over the weekend continued to grow in size.
