PlusFast Moving California Fires Worry ResidentsFast Moving California Fires Worry ResidentsThe Associated PressNew evacuations were ordered as wildfire expands into the mountains along the California coast. But as AP Correspondent Haven Daley reports, some are staying behind and relying on their religious faith. (July 1)(Big Sur, CA)Monk gives tour of monastery saying: "We'd say the mass here then all the monks would come in to receive communion."MOST OF THE MONKS AT THIS MONASTERY IN BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA EVACUATED TUESDAY AS A HUGE WILDFIRE ROARED JUST A FEW MILES AWAY. BUT SOME STAYED BEHIND TO LOOK AFTER THE PROPERTY.Michael Harrington, Monk, says: "You just watch the hills burning and somehow we keep it at bay."PHOTOGRAPHERS DANIEL AND CYNTHIA BIANCHETTA (BEE-IN-KETA) LOADED UP THEIR LIFE'S WORK AND PREPARED TO EVACUATE THEIR HOME.Cynthia Bianchetta, Resident, says: "We know when the moment is here to jump in the car and head North or South."CREWS CLEARED BRUSH TO PREVENT THE FIRE FROM SPREADING. MANY OF THESE FIREFIGHTERS HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR WEEKS WITHOUT A BREAK ALL OVER CALIFORNIA, AS HUNDREDS OF WILDIRES CONTINUE TO BURN OUT OF CONTROL.Fire Captain tells crew: "Watch your footing! Slow and easy."Lori Iverson, Fire Information Officer, says: "Fatigue becomes a factor on a really busy fire season. It's still early July and I'm sure people realize they have a long road ahead of them this summer."Haven Daley, The Associated Press, says: "On a clear day here you can see miles of scenic coastline. Right now, all you can see is smoke."Cynthia Bianchetta, Resident, says: "You have to learn to let go. We're not in control here."A FEELING SHARED BY THE MONKS.Michael Harrington, Monk, says: "It's a challenge to trust in God's care. We're all in his hands and that's why we're here."HAVEN DALEY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER:------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE:--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS:----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:
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