The Timber Fire has grown to 800 acres in Monterey County and remains 5% contained Monday morning as evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for areas of Big Sur. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued an immediate evacuation order at 11 p.m. Sunday for zones MRY-F026, MRY-F027 and a part of MRY-F028. The evacuation order includes the Ventana Inn “LEAVE NOW!” the sheriff’s office said in announcing the orders. Evacuation warnings remain in effect for zones MRY-F024, MRY-F025 and a part of MRY-F028. An evacuation order means people should leave the affected area because of an immediate threat to life and property. Officials are urging residents in evacuation order zones to take their families, pets, and emergency supply kits, and to consider bringing essential documents and records. People in evacuation warning zones should prepare to leave in case an evacuation order follows. Officials recommend packing a go-bag, gathering essential items and making arrangements for pets and large animals. Residents can find the latest evacuation information through Alert Monterey County at alertmry.org/alerts . The Timber Fire has continued to grow rapidly since Sunday. CAL FIRE reported the fire at 180 acres earlier Sunday before it grew to 400 acres Sunday evening and then doubled to 800 acres by Monday morning. The U.S. Forest Service, which is the lead agency on the fire, said the Timber Fire started around 9:38 p.m. Saturday. The fire is burning southeast of Loma Vista in the Los Padres National Forest. "The fire is burning in steep, rugged, and difficult terrain, which continues to hamper firefighter access and suppression efforts. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 1 has been requested to assist with management of this rapidly evolving incident," said the U.S. Forest Service on Monday morning. CAL FIRE’s Monday morning incident update lists no structures as damaged or destroyed and no civilian or firefighter injuries or fatalities. California Highway Patrol said on Monday morning that Highway 1 is open in both directions but warned that conditions could change quickly if necessary. - @ksbw_8