Wildfire triggers evacuations in Sonoma County, shuts down stretch of Highway 1
Jul 30, 2026
A wildfire broke out along the coast of Sonoma County Thursday, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders and shut down a portion of Highway 1.
The wind-driven Woodside Fire burning near Salt Point State Park has scorched at least 100 acres in heavy timber, according to Cal Fire.
Evacua
tion orders were issued for zone SON-1D1, Salt Point State Park, Steelwater Cove Regional Park, Ocean Cove Private Camp, and the Timber Cove Subdivision, according to Cal Fire. An evacuation warning was issued for zone SON-1D2.
Highway 1 was shut down between Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road and Timber Cove Road, officials said.
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