Colorado Fire Forces Evacuations, Shuts Down Hwy. 1 Along California's Big Sur Coast

Authorities made contact with about 500 residents, urging them to evacuate the sparsely populated area between Carmel and Big Sur. More than 250 firefighters from multiple agencies and volunteer groups, aided by water-dropping aircraft, contained 5% of the blaze.

Evacuees shared on social media dramatic images of flames burning behind iconic Bixby Bridge. The tall concrete span has been the backdrop of many car commercials, movies and TV shows, most recently the HBO drama “Big Little Lies.” The National Weather Service said a similar windy event happened in the region nearly a year ago on the night of Jan. 18. A red flag warning of extreme fire danger was issued then due to the strong winds and much drier conditions.

RIP Nevada & Utah

That’s quite a fire in Colorado if it can shut down a coastal highway. 🤔🤔

You all need better editors or this is one powerful fire to get from Colorado to California coast.

So there's NOT afire in Colorado?

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