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    Timber Fire

    BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.16.2026

    Photo by Andrew Avitt 

    U.S. Forest Service   

    Firefighters assigned to structure protection monitor for spot fires during the Timber Fire near Big Sur, California, Aug. 16, 2026. (Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2026
    Date Posted: 08.19.2026 18:30
    Photo ID: 9874451
    VIRIN: 260816-P-NM884-7152
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 10.93 MB
    Location: BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 2
    Downloads: 0

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    A group of approximately 10-12 wildland firefighters in yellow helmets and tan nomex gear are gathered in a briefing or debriefing near a residential structure. A red fire engine marked 'E-302' is positioned in the background with yellow hoses deployed, alongside a second larger utility vehicle with yellow chevron markings. The scene shows signs of fire damage to surrounding vegetation and structures.
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    A U.S. Forest Service firefighter is working in a burned and smoky area, holding a red drip torch used for controlled burning or mop-up operations. The firefighter is wearing standard wildland fire gear including a hard hat marked 'U.S.' (U.S. Forest Service), Nomex clothing, and gloves, all heavily soiled with ash and dirt. Smoke is visible rising from charred vegetation in the background.
    Two wildland firefighters in full gear are working on a steep coastal hillside, cutting and clearing brush and vegetation. They are positioned on a high ridge overlooking a dramatic Pacific coastline, likely in the Big Sur region of California. Both workers are visibly dirty and equipped with hand tools and gear consistent with a hotshot or hand crew fire suppression operation.
    The image shows the lower body of a person wearing an orange jumpsuit marked 'CDCR PRISONER,' indicating they are an incarcerated individual from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The person is holding a rake or similar firefighting hand tool and appears to be working on dry, dusty terrain. This is consistent with California's Conservation Camp Program, where incarcerated individuals assist with wildfire suppression and land management.
    Two wildland firefighters are walking through a recently burned area near a body of water. They are fully equipped with gear, tools, and heavy packs, suggesting they are either arriving at or departing from a fire suppression operation. The foreground shows charred vegetation and ash, indicating recent fire activity in the area.
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    A wildland firefighter is working in dense, smoke-filled brush while actively combating a wildfire. The firefighter is holding a red drip torch or similar firefighting tool and is surrounded by burning and scorched vegetation. The scene depicts close-range ground-level fire suppression or controlled burn operations in rugged terrain.
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    A line of wildland firefighters, commonly known as a hotshot crew or hand crew, march in single file through a dusty, smoky environment. They are visibly dirty and fatigued, wearing standard wildland firefighting gear including orange hard hats and olive/tan Nomex fire-resistant clothing. The crew is carrying hand tools used for constructing fire lines.
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    A wildland firefighter wearing a U.S. Forest Service hard hat and fire-resistant gear is working in a smoky, burning brush area. The firefighter is holding a drip torch, a device used to ignite controlled burns or manage fire lines. The environment is heavily obscured by smoke with visible flames and charred vegetation in the foreground.
    A wildland firefighter stands on a hillside ridge overlooking a smoky, mountainous landscape, monitoring an active fire below. The firefighter is fully equipped with standard wildland fire gear and appears to be assessing fire behavior or holding a position on a fire line. Smoke is visible rising from multiple points in the valley and hillsides behind him.
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    A wildland firefighter is climbing up a steep, fire-affected hillside near a body of water. The worker is heavily equipped and visibly dirty, suggesting active or recent firefighting operations. They are carrying a drip torch, a tool used to intentionally set controlled burns.
    A wildland firefighter stands on a hillside communicating via handheld radio while holding a hand tool, likely a Pulaski or similar firefighting implement. The background shows a scorched hillside with blackened earth, indicating a recent fire burn area. The firefighter is equipped with standard wildland fire personal protective equipment.
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    A group of wildland firefighters are working on a steep coastal hillside with the ocean visible in the background. The foreground firefighter is wearing standard wildland fire gear including a hard hat, Nomex suit, and pack, and is carrying a hand tool. Additional crew members in yellow Nomex shirts are resting or sitting on the slope to the right.
    A line of wildland firefighters marches in single file along a dirt path, likely returning from or heading to a fire suppression operation. The workers are wearing standard wildland firefighting gear including orange hard hats, olive/tan Nomex fire-resistant shirts, and are carrying hand tools. The foreground subject is smiling, suggesting the crew may be completing a shift or assignment.
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    A wildland firefighter is using a drip torch to conduct a controlled burn or backfire operation on a steep coastal hillside. The scene shows active flames being deliberately set among dry brush and shrubs, with a dramatic coastal cliff and ocean visible in the background. Smoke fills the air, indicating ongoing fire activity in the area.
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    A U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter is working in a smoky, burning landscape surrounded by charred and partially burned vegetation. The firefighter is carrying a drip torch, a tool used to ignite controlled burns or manage fire lines. The individual is wearing standard wildland firefighting gear including a dirty, soot-covered Nomex suit and a hard hat marked with 'U.S.' insignia.
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    Two U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters are working in a smoky, vegetation-dense environment. The foreground firefighter wears a dirty hard hat bearing the USFS shield badge and is handling what appears to be a drip torch used for controlled burns. Both personnel are wearing standard yellow Nomex fire-resistant gear that shows significant dirt and soot accumulation.
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    A line of wildland firefighters in dirty, worn field gear march in single file through a fire-affected landscape. The lead firefighter, carrying a hand tool (likely a Pulaski axe) over his shoulder, faces the camera with a fatigued but focused expression. Their uniforms and equipment show heavy use consistent with active firefighting operations.
    Two U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighters are actively working in a fire environment surrounded by brush and smoke. The foreground firefighter, wearing a USFS hard hat and heavily soiled fire-resistant gear, is operating a red piece of equipment, likely a drip torch or pump. Flames are visible in the background near the second firefighter.
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    A U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter is actively working in a smoky, burning landscape surrounded by charred and burning brush. The firefighter is carrying a drip torch, a tool used to ignite or manage controlled burns and fire lines. The scene depicts intense, close-quarters wildfire suppression or prescribed burn operations.
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    A group of wildland firefighters are working on a steep coastal cliff overlooking the ocean. The crew members in the foreground wear brown helmets and carry hand tools and equipment including a red pump canister, while additional crew members in yellow helmets are visible further down the slope. The setting appears to be a rugged coastal hillside, likely in California based on the terrain and vegetation.
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    A wildland firefighter is conducting a controlled burn or backfire operation on a steep coastal hillside. The firefighter is using a drip torch to ignite vegetation, with active flames visible to his left. The background reveals a dramatic coastal landscape with cliffs, ocean, and a winding road, consistent with the Big Sur coastline of California.
    A multi-rotor drone is flying over a smoke-filled hillside during an active wildfire event. Dense white-gray smoke billows across a vegetated mountain ridge, significantly obscuring visibility. The drone appears to be conducting surveillance or monitoring operations over the fire-affected terrain.
    A U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter is captured climbing uphill near a body of water, visibly fatigued and heavily equipped. He is wearing standard wildland firefighting gear including a dirty Nomex shirt, hard hat with a U.S. Forest Service shield emblem, and is carrying a hand tool (likely a Pulaski or similar firefighting tool) over his shoulder. His gear shows significant wear and dirt, indicating active field deployment.
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    A wildland firefighter is working on an active fire in a brushy, hilly terrain surrounded by smoke and flames. The firefighter is carrying a red drip torch and wearing full protective gear including a hard hat and fire-resistant clothing. The scene shows significant fire activity with visible flames at ground level and heavy smoke filling the background.
    A crew of wildland firefighters dressed in orange Nomex fire-resistant suits are marching in a line along a dirt path, carrying hand tools and equipment. The hazy, smoke-filled sky and dusty terrain suggest they are actively responding to or returning from a wildfire. The group appears to be a hand crew, likely a prison or inmate firefighting crew based on their uniform style.
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    A line of wildland firefighters, commonly known as a 'hotshot crew' or hand crew, march in single file along a dirt trail through dry, brushy terrain. The lead firefighter in the foreground is clearly visible wearing an orange hard hat and carrying a hand tool over his shoulder, with his uniform visibly soiled from fieldwork. The column of crew members extends into the background, all wearing matching orange helmets and olive/tan fire-resistant clothing.
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    A crew of wildland firefighters wearing orange hard hats and olive/yellow fire-resistant clothing march in a line along a dusty dirt trail on a coastal hillside. They are carrying hand tools such as Pulaskis and McLeods, consistent with a hotshot or hand crew conducting fire suppression or containment work. A large body of water and a coastal headland are visible in the background through hazy, smoky air.
    A wildland firefighter is walking along a dirt firebreak or hand line on a hillside. He is carrying hand tools and wearing full personal protective equipment, appearing dirty and worn from active fire suppression work. The surrounding vegetation shows signs of disturbance consistent with firefighting operations.
    A line of wildland firefighters, commonly known as a hand crew or hotshot crew, march in single file along a dirt path. They are visibly dirty and fatigued, wearing standard orange hard hats and carrying hand tools such as Pulaskis and axes. The foreground subject is in sharp focus while the crew stretches into a blurred background.
    A wildland firefighter wearing a gray hard hat with goggles and dirty protective gear works on a steep coastal hillside amid active fire and smoke. At least one additional firefighter is visible in the background. The scene appears to be a wildfire suppression operation along a rugged coastal terrain, likely in California based on the landscape.
    Two wildland firefighters are working in a brushy, partially burned landscape. The foreground firefighter is holding a drip torch (a red canister with an active flame), indicating they are conducting a prescribed burn or backfire operation. Both personnel are wearing standard wildland firefighting gear including hard hats, fire-resistant Nomex clothing, and are carrying tools and equipment.
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