If you subscribe to the dots and line on the GeoMAC software map image below firefighters caught the spot fires ahead of the north front. They also halted a further advancement south, for now. They still expect the fire to spread southwest toward Naciamento-Fergusson Road in the next 24 hours according to the morning report.
What to expect in the next 12 hours;
West Zone: Continue firing on the north containment line from Big Pines and moving east. Provide structure protection. Holding, patrol and mop-up in Mescal Ridge, Skinner Ridge Trail and Old Coast Road areas. Construct contingency dozer line from Palo Colorado Road east towards White Rock Ridge. Continue mop-up in the community of BIG SUR and Palo Colorado Canyon area.
East Zone: Contain spot fire in Rodeo Flats area. Hold current lines and provide structure protection as needed.
“Fire continues to be very active on the northern and northeastern flanks. Crews are holding dozer lines with limited resources. East Zone: Numerous structures and improvements located in the proximity to Carmel Valley Road and Tassajara Road areas. Limited access, extremely steep, rugged terrain and continuous heavy fuel loading also exist..”
The fire is at 108,000 acres and is 41% contained. Six firefighters have been injured and 58 structures have burned including 27 homes.
