As of today the Big Sur fire also known as the basin complex fire is still burning out of control with 5% containment.
A blog has been established with unofficial news from on the ground sources for those of you who have loved ones or friends in the area. That website is SurFire2008.org It has up to the minute news from folks who have decided to stand and fight as well as articles from those who are there in an official capacity.
My friends are digging in for the long haul. One of my friends lost her home last night. Part of the family is looking into renting in town temporarily. Abe has found work. The fire is not expected to be contained until the end of the month. Captain Cooper School is still standing. Some folks are fighting the fire at Nepenthe and at Tassajara. The folks on Apple Pie are fighting the fire on their own. The firefighters are focused on keeping the fire from jumping the highway in that area so the folks at Apple Pie are fighting on their own to save their homes. Check out the SurFire2008 for more information on their fight. I must go to work soon so will only be around to respond to comments for about a half hour. I again ask your prayers for the good folk of Big Sur.
This is video of the Tower House burning from last night.