The Basin Complex fire, which started on June 21, took its toll on Big Sur residents and business owners. Nepenthe estimates it lost $800,000 in gross sales. Even though the community remains smoky, the locals are hoping that the summer visitors will quickly return. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bigsur12-2008jul12,0,3545778.story

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