Big Sur Fire

Blaze known as the Basin Complex Fire had charred more than 71,000 acres near Big SurMontereyHerald.com: More Firefighting Help Arrives in Big Sur (July 6, 2008)

At least 22 homes destroyed in Big Sur area;The Associated Press: Tired firefighters battle 330 Calif. wildfires(July 6, 2008) nearly 1,800 structures threatened by the fireSFGate: Fire Near Big Sur Burns On, Fire Crews Short (July 4, 2008)

Many residents chose not to evacuate and stayed behind to defend their homesSan Jose Mercury News: Those Who Won't Evacuate May Make Big Sur... (July 5, 2008)

Basin Complex Fire formed when Basin and Gallery fires mergedThe Salinas Californian: It May Burn All Summer (June 27, 2008)

Fire threat forced closing of a stretch of the Pacific Coast HighwayThe Associated Press: Big Sur Under Threat as Calif. Fire Edges Closer (June 27, 2008)

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger called in the National Guard to help battle blazesThe Associated Press: Big Sur Under Threat as Calif. Fire Edges Closer (June 27, 2008)

Rare condor chicks were in danger USA Today: Residents flee Big Sur fire; condor chicks in jeopardy