Colorado Fire Prompts Evacuations, Shuts Down Hwy. 1 Along Big Sur Coast

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Residents in the Big Sur area of California were told to evacuate from their homes due to a wildfire that began late Friday, officials said.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri has the latest on the wind lingering overnight and when it calms in your 7 day Microclimate Forecast.

Officials shut down Highway 1 in both directions from Andrew Molera State Park to Carmel-By-The-Sea, according to local reports. though meteorologists said strong winds were most likely in higher elevations, according to the National Weather Service.Wildfire surrounding one of Big Sur’s world famous bridges, the Rocky Creek Bridge, according to this video.

 

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