Evacuations lifted after fire in Big Sur near the Ventana Inn

UPDATED 11/3/19 11:31 p.m.: The CHP said evacuations have been lifted and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office remains on scene after a fire near the Ventana Inn in Big Sur.

The fire is contained as of approximately 8:30 p.m.

UPDATED 11/3/19 8:03 p.m.: The Monterey Area CHP said forward progress has stopped on the fire, but it is not completely out at this time.

In a Facebook post, Big Sur Fire said the vegetation fire at the Ventana Inn in Big Sur is 50 percent contained as of 7:50 p.m. and is estimated to be about 1 acre in size.

They added that Big Sur Fire units will remain on-scene between four to six hours to complete containing and ensuring total extinguishment.

Public Information Officer Jessica Madueno told KION evacuations at the Ventana Resort have not been lifted at this time.

Madueno said the fire is not visible from the roadway.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates as more information comes in.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Evacuations are underway after reports of a fire at SR-1 and Ventana in Big Sur, according to the Monterey Area California Highway Patrol.

In a post on Facebook, the CHP said they were asked to assist with evacuations by the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.