09/04/2026
**Plaskett Fire Incident Update** Friday, September 4, 2026
Total Acres: 29,702 - 19% contained Total Personnel: 2,058
Resources: 55 Crews - 108 Type 3 Engines - 33 Type 6 Engines -
29 Dozers - 9 Helicopters - 9 Masticators - 13 Tactical Water Tenders
Current Situation:
Warmer temperatures and a reduced marine layer led to more active fire behavior on the Plaskett Fire yesterday. As conditions improved later in the day, crews were able to make steady progress using direct line construction where it was safe to do so, along with strategic firing operations to reinforce control features.
Containment has increased from 1% to 19%, reflecting the ongoing effectiveness of the suppression strategy, supported by a growing workforce now totaling 2,058 personnel committed to protecting communities, transportation routes, utilities, and important cultural and natural resources.
The fire has also moved onto Department of Defense land, where it is threatening sensitive military infrastructure. Protecting these facilities remains an important priority, and the incident team continues to coordinate closely with military representatives and cooperating agencies to ensure an informed and unified response as conditions evolve.
Helicopters continued to provide critical support to firefighters on the ground, using water drops to support handline construction and cool hotspots near established fire lines. Both Type 1 and Type 2 helicopters supported water-dropping operations.
Weather & Air Quality:
Smoke, fog, and low coastal clouds cleared by midday, bringing sunny skies, light winds, humidity of 30-60% with temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s. A weak cold front tonight will enhance the marine push, providing excellent overnight humidity recovery.
Evacuations - See the Linktree in our bio for current evacuation orders, warnings and shelters.
Road Closures - The northern closure on Highway 1 for the Timber Fire has been lifted. A closure remains in effect from Pacific Valley to the Monterey/SLO county line.
FOREST CLOSURE ORDER: The Los Padres National Forest has issued an Area Closure for Forest Service managed lands surrounding the Timber and Plaskett Fires.
