Fast-moving wildfire explodes in size again as it looms over luxury Big Sur mansions
Firefighters scrambled to battle back the fast-moving Plaskett Fire as it exploded to more than 8,200 acres early Saturday evening, threaten
Firefighters scrambled to battle back the fast-moving Plaskett Fire as it exploded to more than 8,200 acres early Saturday evening, threatening homes in scenic Big Sur. The blaze remained 0% contained after growing more 2,000 acres from the morning.
The Plaskett Fire broke on Wednesday near Gorda. AP Photo/Ethan Swope Monterey County leaders are asking Gov.
First reported by New York Post.
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