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Adopt a resolution to ratify the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer on August 28, 2026, related to the 2026 Late August Fire Weather and Wildfire Events that started on August 8, 2026, causing two subsequent large fires, resulting in mass evacuations causing conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property nearby (4/5ths vote required). (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a resolution to ratify the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Administrative Officer on August 28, 2026, related to the 2026 Late August Fire Weather and Wildfire Events that started on August 8, 2026, causing two subsequent large fires, resulting in mass evacuations causing conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property nearby (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to California Government Code section 8630(a) and Monterey County Code section 2.68.025, the County Administrative Officer or designee may proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the County is affected by or likely to be affected by a public calamity. The Government Code requires that an emergency proclamation be ratified by the Board of Supervisors within 7 days of its issuance, and be reviewed at least once every 60 days until the emergency is terminated.
TIMBER FIRE
On or about August 8, 2026, a fire began at the Los Padre National Forest, Southeast of Loma Vista, North of California State Route 1 (“Highway 1”) between mile markers 38 and 43, in the Big Sur area, including evacuation zones MRY-F026, MRY-F027, and MRY-F028, commonly referred to as the “Timber Fire”. The County of Monterey issued Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings in the area. As of 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2026, the Timber Fire grew to 23,343 acres with 21% containment.
PLASKET FIRE
On or about August 26, 2026, a subsequent fire began near Forest Road 23S10, east of ...
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