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Big Sur Fire Chief Karstens retires after 28 years with volunteer department.
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Big Sur Fire Chief Karstens retires after 28 years with volunteer department.

  • Pam Marino
  • Nov 26, 2018

For at least a few days after the winter storms of 2017 turned Big Sur into an island, things looked dark to long-time Big Sur Fire Chief Mart…

As damage tally begins, investigators appear in Big Sur on the look for insurance scams.
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As damage tally begins, investigators appear in Big Sur on the look for insurance scams.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Dec 26, 2013

As Monterey County officials were roaming the ashy remains of Pfeiffer Ridge, Big Sur community members gathered for a daily 4pm briefing outs…

After strained relations with law enforcement in 2008 fire, Big Sur rallies and changes tone.
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After strained relations with law enforcement in 2008 fire, Big Sur rallies and changes tone.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Dec 26, 2013

Big Sur residents are no strangers to fire. What feels different as the Pfeiffer Fire smolders, compared to the Basin Complex Fire in 2008, is…

A Christmas story: How crucial command decisions in the Pfeiffer Fire got crews home for the holidays..
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A Christmas story: How crucial command decisions in the Pfeiffer Fire got crews home for the holidays..

  • David Schmalz
  • Dec 24, 2013

In the hours after the Pfeiffer Fire broke out on Dec. 15, Conrad Schwarm, a battalion chief with the Forest Service’s Monterey Ranger Distric…

Good progress on Pfeiffer Fire overnight; perimeter holds, 79 percent contained.
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Good progress on Pfeiffer Fire overnight; perimeter holds, 79 percent contained.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Dec 19, 2013

The number of firefighters battling the Pfeiffer Fire almost doubled over the past 24 hours, rising to 1,007 as of 6am Thursday. 

Latest on the Pfeiffer Fire: 74-percent containment, rain drops and a night of gusty winds.
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Latest on the Pfeiffer Fire: 74-percent containment, rain drops and a night of gusty winds.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Dec 18, 2013

A meteorologist today joined the ranks of the growing team in Big Sur addressing the Pfeiffer Fire. 

Sheriff: One looting incident reported in Pfeiffer Fire.
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Sheriff: One looting incident reported in Pfeiffer Fire.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Dec 18, 2013

For most people fleeing flames and smoke, there's barely time to gather their thoughts and some belongings. 

Numbers of firefighters grows in anticipation of a windy night in Big Sur.
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Numbers of firefighters grows in anticipation of a windy night in Big Sur.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Dec 18, 2013

A crew of Tahoe National Forest firefighters had just rolled into Big Sur Wednesday afternoon, and their biggest complaint was boredom. 

Pfeiffer Fire: Photographer Kodiak Greenwood loses house and $50,000 of gear, finds it inspiring.
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Pfeiffer Fire: Photographer Kodiak Greenwood loses house and $50,000 of gear, finds it inspiring.

  • Mark C. Anderson
  • Dec 18, 2013

Carmel Valley's Elayne Fitzpatrick sent out a poem through Big Sur's Pelican Network list serve to inspire artists pummeled by the fire drama …

Report from community meeting about Pfeiffer Fire: lost homes, saved homes and guarded optimism.
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Report from community meeting about Pfeiffer Fire: lost homes, saved homes and guarded optimism.

  • Gabe Skvor
  • Dec 17, 2013

A crowd of more than 100 people gathered in front of the Big Sur Station (or Multi Agency Facility) at 4pm to discuss fire related issues conc…

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