Though it was the fourth of July firefighters were hard at work trying to tame the Basin Complex Fire.

Though it was the fourth of July firefighters were hard at work trying to tame the Basin Complex Fire. less

One thousand dollar fines for anyone caught with illegal fireworks.

One thousand dollar fines for anyone caught with illegal fireworks. less

Big Sur is a virtual ghost town tonight except for some trying to protect their homes and businesses.

Big Sur is a virtual ghost town tonight except for some trying to protect their homes and businesses. less

Law enforcement will look for alcohol and illegal fireworks, with stiffer penalties this year for anyone breaking the law.

Law enforcement will look for alcohol and illegal fireworks, with stiffer penalties this year for anyone breaking the law. less

Despite the threat of fire, the firework shows will go on this Fourth of July.

Despite the threat of fire, the firework shows will go on this Fourth of July. less

Mandatory evacuations were ordered Wednesday morning for both sides of Highway 1 running through the Big Sur community.

Mandatory evacuations were ordered Wednesday morning for both sides of Highway 1 running through the Big Sur community. less

As thousands flock to the Central Coast for the July 4th holiday weekend, hundreds are ordered to evacuate the Big Sur area.

As thousands flock to the Central Coast for the July 4th holiday weekend, hundreds are ordered to evacuate the Big Sur area. less

Authorities on Tuesday ordered new evacuations on a strip of coast near Big Sur where firefighters were battling one of hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires burning across Northern California.

Authorities on Tuesday ordered new evacuations on a strip of coast near Big Sur where firefighters were battling one of hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires burning across Northern California. less

Many residents affected by the Basin Complex Fire are being ordered to leave their homes.

Many residents affected by the Basin Complex Fire are being ordered to leave their homes. less

As firefighters battling the Big Sur get help from the military, many Central Coast residents are worried about the quality of the air.

As firefighters battling the Big Sur get help from the military, many Central Coast residents are worried about the quality of the air. less

Tourist activity is next to nothing for Business in Big Sur and like home owners they are worried.

Tourist activity is next to nothing for Business in Big Sur and like home owners they are worried. less

The California families caught between these fires are under an advisory evacuation.

The California families caught between these fires are under an advisory evacuation. less

Sam Far was briefed on the Basin Complex fire and is asking President Bush to declare California wildfires a national emergency.

Sam Far was briefed on the Basin Complex fire and is asking President Bush to declare California wildfires a national emergency. less

Kanasas City Chiefs Head Coach Herman Edwards talks about his football camp for kids.

Kanasas City Chiefs Head Coach Herman Edwards talks about his football camp for kids. less

Dennis Lenhnen is live at the Salinas Jacyees Game before kick-off.

Dennis Lenhnen is live at the Salinas Jacyees Game before kick-off. less

As of July 1, you can no longer hold your cell phone and drive at the same time.

As of July 1, you can no longer hold your cell phone and drive at the same time. less

Local Biologists are concerned that the local fires could threaten the endangered California Condors.

Local Biologists are concerned that the local fires could threaten the endangered California Condors. less

Fire fighters are concerned that the Basin Complex Fire and the Indians Fire could merge.

Fire fighters are concerned that the Basin Complex Fire and the Indians Fire could merge. less

Evacuees of the Basin Complex Fire gathered and waited for updates.

Evacuees of the Basin Complex Fire gathered and waited for updates. less

Local stores are stocked with supplies to help prevent spreading fire.

Local stores are stocked with supplies to help prevent spreading fire. less