Timber Fire near Big Sur and devastating Hawk Fire near Reno highlight why Californians should remain vigilant as wildfire season continues into fall

SALINAS, Calif., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer may be winding down, but California residents should not assume wildfire danger is doing the same. With the Timber Fire continuing to burn near Big Sur and destructive wildfires threatening communities across the West, attorney Brittnie Panetta of Matthews & Associates is urging Californians to prepare now for what could be another dangerous stretch of wildfire season.