Salt Point State Park near Timber Cove is under evacuation orders as the Woodside Fire spreads along the Sonoma Coast.Photo: Kglavin / BY 2.5

A brush fire is ripping through the Sonoma Coast, forcing evacuations near Salt Point State Park and shutting down a stretch of Highway 1. CAL FIRE and early local reports are calling it the Woodside Fire. It's burning near Timber Cove, a stretch of coastline Sonoma County residents and weekend day-trippers know well.

CBS News and ABC7 Bay Area are both reporting evacuations are underway. CAL FIRE has confirmed the Highway 1 closure. Exact zone boundaries haven't been fully spelled out yet, so if you're headed to or from the coast on that corridor: the road is shut. Find another way, now.

This is a developing story. Fire size, cause, and whether any structures are threatened are all unconfirmed. Check back as conditions change.

What We Know So Far

Highway 1 remains closed through the affected evacuation zone as CAL FIRE battles the fast-moving brush fire.Photo: mercurynews.com

The Woodside Fire is burning near Timber Cove along Highway 1 in Sonoma County. Evacuations are ordered near Salt Point State Park. Part of Highway 1 is closed. CAL FIRE is on scene. No confirmed acreage, containment percentage, injuries, or cause as of this report.

If You're in the Area

CAL FIRE crews respond to the Woodside Fire burning near the Sonoma County coast.Photo: Tom Shamberger / Pexels

Near Salt Point State Park or Timber Cove? Follow evacuation orders now and stay off Highway 1 in the affected stretch. Watch CAL FIRE's official channels and Sonoma County emergency alerts for live zone updates. Don't wait for a second notice if you're anywhere near an evacuation zone.

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This one is moving fast. We'll update as CAL FIRE and local authorities release new information on fire size, road conditions, and evacuation zones.