A fire that was burning in the Big Sur area, is now 100% contained. Cal-Fire officials responded to a report of a fire that broke out yesterday afternoon near the Little Sur River and Old Coast Road, near El Sur Ranch at around 4 p.m. The fire, which burned roughly 35 acres, was near the communities of Palo Colorado and Big Sur. Over 175 fire fighters helped battle the blaze. No injuries were reported, and no evacuations were made. Investigators believe a downed power line was responsible for the blaze.
