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Big Sur Fire Update :: Posh Retreats Still Closed Due to Evacuation

Last Wednesday, the Big Sur area was evacuated due to the huge fire that has been blazing nearby for about two weeks.

This weekend, temperatures cooled slightly and winds were a bit slower, enabling firefighters to make some significant progress. As of Sunday night, the fire was 11% contained.

Businesses -- posh retreats like the Ventana Inn and the Post Ranch Inn among them -- received the evacuation orders as well, and the Post Ranch Inn has posted an update on their website:

Our reservations department will be opening a remote office beginning next week (July 8th) and we will be in contact with you then. Notwithstanding, please note we will honor cancellations due to the fire, and there will be a full refund on deposits. Feel free to email us, but be aware we may be unable to get back to you immediately.

Also, while Big Sur Lodge remains closed, their website says the property luckily "isn't under dire threat," but the area is "very smoky."

We also checked in on Treebones Resort which, as of July 5th, remains open since the resort is located below the active fire line.

Unfortunately, the expected containment date on this fire isn't until the end of July. If you've been planning to head to Big Sur in the next few weeks, we suggest calling your hotel or checking their website to stay updated on their operating status.

[Photo: Jim Wilson for the New York Times]