Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery
Monterey County
Summary
Commissioner Diehl pressed county staff for detailed data on wildfire structural losses since 2015 and current rebuild application statuses. The goal is to identify regulatory bottlenecks and streamline the rebuilding process for disaster victims.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Emergency response costs are being tracked for potential state and federal reimbursement.
Property owners attempting to rebuild homes after natural disasters.
Residents in evacuation zones and travelers along the Big Sur coast.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Board of Supervisors — September 1, 2026
County officials provided an update on ongoing firefighting efforts for the Timber and Plasket fires, which have burned approximately 25,000 acres each. The county emergency operations center remains activated, and transportation officials are working to reopen Highway One.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory in South Monterey County
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory in South Monterey County The King City Rustler
Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026
The county responded to the fast-moving Timber Fire in Big Sur, prompting local emergency declarations and resource coordination.
Timber Fire in Monterey County nears 3,000 acres with 5% containment
Timber Fire in Monterey County nears 3,000 acres with 5% containment NBC Bay Area
Monterey Co.: Update: Bryson Fire 90% Contained At 16 Acres, Evacuation Warning Remains
Monterey Co.: Update: Bryson Fire 90% Contained At 16 Acres, Evacuation Warning Remains SFGATE
Monterey Co.: Update: Evacuation Warning Lifted For Bryson Fire
Monterey Co.: Update: Evacuation Warning Lifted For Bryson Fire SFGATE
County of Monterey Planning Commission — January 28, 2026
Commissioner Diehl pressed county staff for detailed data on wildfire structural losses since 2015 and current rebuild application statuses. The goal is to identify regulatory bottlenecks and streamline the rebuilding process for disaster victims.
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