Firefighters are battling to contain a wildfire that erupted near Big Sur last week, as the flames continue to engulf the dry California landscape and threaten historical sites, cabins, and ranches.
More than 2,400 acres have burned in Monterey county since the fire broke out on Thursday evening. The Willow fire has not yet claimed any structures but officials report that 100 are under threat. Roughly 450 firefighters have hiked through the steep, rugged terrain to battle the blaze, which remained at 0% containment as of Monday morning.
The area is also home to endangered species and contains cultural sites that could be at risk if the fire continues to grow,
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