Aviation resources are supporting firefighters on the #TimberFire# near Big Sur from the air, day and night. So far, aircraft assigned to the incident have delivered: ✈️ 219,000 gallons of retardant 🚁 68,000 gallons of water Of that water, approximately 20,000 gallons were dropped at night by crews aided by Night Vision Goggles. Aerial firefighting is just one element of CAL FIRE’s comprehensive fire suppression response. #CALFIRE# @CALFIREBEU

🏔️ When conditions are challenging, having the right support nearby matters. The Timber Fire is burning in the Big Sur area along California’s Central Coast, where steep hillsides, rugged terrain, and limited access can make it difficult for firefighters to move safely through the landscape. Essential work to contain the fire, like constructing fireline, requires crews to navigate uneven and remote terrain. That’s where Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) teams come in. REMS teams are specialized firefighter medical and rescue teams trained to provide emergency medical care and assist with the extraction of injured firefighters from remote or hazardous terrain. These specialized teams are deployed when firefighters are working in areas where an injury could make evacuation especially difficult. While firefighters always prioritize safe operations and established safety practices, REMS teams are there to provide supplemental medical and rescue support if something unexpected happens. #Wildfire# #FirefighterSafety# #WildlandFirefighting# #BigSur#

ALERT: Sheriffs tell residents to “LEAVE NOW!' as a fire along the California coast quickly spreads. A timber fire in Monterey has doubled in size overnight, and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has ordered the evacuation of 5 nearby zones. CAL Fire and the US Forest Service are having a difficult time containing the fire as the area has very limited access. Officials are still investigating what started the fires.