About Big Sur
Big Sur is a rugged stretch of California's central coast between Carmel and San Simeon. Bordered to the east by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the west by the Pacific Ocean, it's traversed by narrow, 2-lane State Route 1, known for winding turns, seaside cliffs and views of the often-misty coastline. The sparsely populated region has numerous state parks for hiking, camping and beachcombing.
Tooting library waives 48-year fine after book returned from Canada
... Tony Spence, of Port Moody, British Columbia, borrowed A Confederate General from Big Sur from Tooting Library, south London, in early 1974...
'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway
... The blaze along the Big Sur Pacific coast, dubbed the Colorado Fire, has scorched about 1,500 acres (607 ha)...
'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway
An unseasonal wildfire is raging in California's Monterey County , forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1, US officials say.
The National Weather Service (NWS) reported a " surreal fire behaviour given the wet Oct and Dec".
The Blaze along the Big Sur Pacific coast, dubbed the Colorado Fire, has scorched about 1,500 acres (607 ha).
Strong winds pushed The Fire toward The Sea , and flames were seen burning near the famous Bixby Creek Bridge.
Senior forestry and fire protection official Mike Meddles said firefighters from 13 agencies from around California's Central Coast had been deployed to tackle The Blaze , according to KTLA digital channel.
The area where The Blaze is burning had " little or no fire history, "
" Anecdotally it seems as though the long term drought is acting like a chronic illness where even recent rains and cold winter weather isn't helping to keep fires from developing, " The Statement said.
Climate Change increases The Risk of the hot, dry weather that is likely to fuel wildfires.
The World has already warmed by about 1. 2C since the industrial era began and temperatures will keep rising unless governments around The World make steep cuts to emissions.
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