CARMEL HIGHLANDS, Calif. (BCN) — Fire and law enforcement officials are warning residents of the unincorporated community of Carmel Highlands in Monterey County to be prepared to evacuate if an order is issued as the Soberanes Fire continues to spread.
The warning was issued at 2:39 p.m.
Residents should be prepared to leave their homes immediately if the warning is upgraded to a voluntary evacuation order, according to Monterey County officials.
Residents should be prepared to take, among other items, medication, pets and family valuables.
The Soberanes Fire near Big Sur that began Friday night has burned about 2,000 acres and had not been contained as of this morning, according to
Cal Fire.
The fire was first reported in an area about five miles south of Carmel’s Garrapata State Park, Cal Fire officials said.
Residents near Palo Colorado Road have been evacuated.
Additionally, Palo Colorado Road has been closed, as well as Weston Ridge Road and areas around Garrapata Creek, according to Monterey County sheriff’s officials.
About 1,000 structures are threatened, however, no structures had been damaged as of this morning. Additionally, no injuries have been reported, Cal Fire Division Chief Jim Crawford said.
Firefighters are working to protect the threatened homes and contain the fire, according to Crawford.