LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. (KCBS) -- Effectve 5 p.m. today, residents of Highway 1 between Partington Ridge Road to one mile south of Limekiln State Park must evacuate their homes, according to the Monterey County Sheriff.
No travel will be allowed through this area including residents and service workers holding passes. This area includes Esalen Institute, Big Creek Reserve, Lucia, Immaculate Heart Hermitage and Limekiln State Park.
The Red Cross will open an evacuation shelter at Pacific Valley School at 69325 Highway 1. For evacuation of animals, call the SPCA at (831) 646-5534.
An evacuation advisory remains in effect from the Nepenthe turnout south to Partington Ridge Road. This section of road will be closed to all vehicles except emergency traffic, residents with passes, and service workers. Residents can obtain a pass from the Big Sur Visitor Center to allow for access through this closure area.
Related Links
Los Padres National Forest
Cal Fire website
SPCA Rescue Efforts
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