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The Timber Fire has grown to 12,616 acres in Monterey County and remains 25% contained as of Monday morning, according to CAL FIRE. The fire continues to burn into the Los Padres National Forest. On the northern and eastern portions of the fire, where activity has recently increased, the flames have merged and contributed to the growth in acreage within the Ventana Wilderness. The fire has reached partway up Island Mountain and slowly backed down a drainage overnight. Fire activity is expected to move upcanyon through the Lion Creek drainage toward Ventana Double Cone and the upper Carmel River basin. The fire is holding at Logwood Ridge, where firefighters are preparing for firing operations along Coast Ridge Road. Due to the steep and rugged terrain, aircraft will be available Monday to support crews with water and retardant drops. To the south, firefighters continue addressing hot spots in the Torre Canyon area from last week.