Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle a 3,200-acre wildfire on Monday, which broke out June 4 in the Los Padres National Forest, just west of King City.
CalFire officials say they expect to have the Coleman Fire fully contained within the next two weeks. In the meantime, dozens of residents have been evacuated from their homes.
Heat map of the 3,200-acre fire burning in the Ventana Wilderness area.
The flames forced evacuations from the Upper Pine Canyon, Thompson Canyon and Reliz Canyon neighborhoods. While no injuries have been reported, a structure was damaged by the flames.
People who were evacuated had been previously given the option to stay at Grace Lutheran Church at 205 Canal St. in King City. But on Monday afternoon, that shelter was closed. Anyone in need of shelter is now asked to contact the Red Cross at 1-866-272-2237.
Fire officials continue to investigate the cause of the fire, which they say has been difficult to contain due to warm temperatures and low humidity levels in the area. The steep and remote conditions of the terrain have also proven difficult.
Currently, 658 firefighters are assigned to battle the flames, and air support from both air tankers and helicopters is available to support ground crews.
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