HomepageHomepage Showcase

Actions

Dolan Fire doubles in size, crews work to save US Army base

DOLAN FIRE.jpg
Posted
and last updated

The Dolan Fire near Big Sur has burned 94,034 acres and is 20% contained, according to CalFire.

The fire grew another 20,000 acres overnight prompting more evacuations and road closures, including Highway 1 at Ragged Point.

Crews are improving fire breaks near Fort Hunter Liggett after the Dolan Fire breached training areas, according to the Army base.

"Over the next 24 hours, [Fort} Hunter Liggett crews and forest service crews, using heavy equipment like dozers, will be up in training areas 2 working to fortify and improve fire breaks."
- Fire Chief Shawn Sullivan, Fort Hunter Liggett

Authorities say the fire began on August 18. A Fresno man has been arrested on arson charges.