BIG SUR, Calif. — The Timber Fire in Monterey County has grown to more than 12,600 acres, with evacuation orders and warnings expanding as firefighters battle increasing activity on the northern and eastern sides of the blaze. The fire, burning in the Big Sur and Ventana Wilderness area, was listed at 12,616 acres and 25%…
By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 22, 2026 Thousands of California homeowners and other property owners in five counties have received a temporary layer of protection against wildfire-related insurance cancellations and non-renewals following the Gann Fire. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered insurers to preserve coverage for more than 64,000 policyholders in areas affected by the fire….
By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 22, 2026 A wildfire that broke out near Grass Valley in Nevada County has prompted a significant firefighting response, while authorities have arrested a suspect on suspicion of arson. The Clover Fire was reported Friday, August 21, and had burned approximately 13.6 acres as firefighters worked to contain the flames. CAL…
By CalNews360 StaffPublished: August 22, 2026 California is moving additional firefighting resources into Los Angeles County as officials prepare for elevated wildfire potential amid continuing heat and fire-weather conditions. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) announced Friday that it had prepositioned additional firefighting resources in the county to strengthen local response capabilities…
