A fire burning in the Big Sur area this evening is 50% contained. Cal-fire officials received a report of a fire that broke out near the Little Sur River and Old Coast Road, near El Sur Ranch at around 4 p.m. The fire, which has burned 35 acres so far, is near the communities of Palo Colorado and Big Sur. Cal-Fire responded with 13 fire engines, including 2 from the U.S. Forest Service, along with 3 helicopters and 4 airtankers. Crews are expected to remain on scene during the night. No injuries have been reported, and no evacuations have been made.
